Anya Girl

Popularity: #353 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Russian; Sanskrit

Meaning

Russian: Grace; Sanskrit: Inexhaustible

Historical & Cultural Background

Anya is a diminutive form of Anna, which has roots in various cultures. In Russian-speaking countries, it is a popular name often associated with grace and favor. The name also appears in Sanskrit, where it conveys a sense of abundance and inexhaustibility. Anya has gained international recognition through literature and film.

Trend Summary

Anya has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Aria, Ayla, Alia, Zara, Talia, Kira, Lana, Mira

Variants

  • Anja
  • Anna

International Variants

  • Anja (German)
  • Anya (Hindi)
  • Ana (Spanish)
  • Ann (English)

Famous people named Anya

Anya Taylor-Joy is an actress known for her roles in 'The Queen's Gambit' and 'The Witch'.

Anya Hindmarch is a British fashion designer recognized for her luxury handbag brand.

Anya Seton was an American author famous for her historical novels.

Anya Sarre is a television personality and fashion expert known for her work on lifestyle shows.

Fictional characters named Anya

Anya Jenkins is a character from the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', known for her humorous and complex personality.

Anya Taylor is a character in the video game 'Life is Strange', recognized for her emotional depth and narrative significance.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anya was first seen in the United States in 1943. Anya has ranked as high as #652 nationally which occurred in 2007 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Anya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Anya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 130
18%
TX 108
15%
NY 48
7%
FL 48
7%
WA 34
5%
VA 29
4%
OH 27
4%
GA 27
4%
IL 24
3%
PA 23
3%
NJ 22
3%
CO 22
3%
AZ 21
3%
NC 16
2%
WI 16
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19435
19475
19556
195614
19587
19597
19609
196112
19629
196326
196422
196519
196631
196729
196832
196943
197032
197129
197238
197350
197446
197557
197657
197769
197872
197972
1980334
1981166
1982124
1983146
1984130
198591
198683
198764
198878
1989113
199099
199180
199296
199396
1994132
1995140
1996122
1997152
1998252
1999326
2000439
2001508
2002578
2003596
2004631
2005680
2006777
2007895
2008884
2009889
2010789
2011727
2012787
2013688
2014671
2015564
2016516
2017471
2018431
2019445
2020438
2021574
2022645
2023695
2024798