Ana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ana?
Ana is spelled A-N-A. The name has 3 letters.
Ana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ana is a variant of the name Anna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning “favor” or “grace.”
- Origin
- Ana is commonly recognized as a form of Anna used in various languages, including Spanish and Portuguese.
- Pronunciation
- ah-nah · 2 syllables
Ana Popularity in 2025
Rank#245
Recorded Births1,276
- Girls usage fell 41 places to #245 and recorded 228 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ana Mean?
Ana is a variant of the name Anna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning “favor” or “grace.”
Origin: Ana is commonly recognized as a form of Anna used in various languages, including Spanish and Portuguese. The name may derive from Hebrew origins through the name Hannah.
How Do You Pronounce Ana?
Pronunciationah-nah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ana?
- History
- The use of Ana as a personal name has been documented in cultures where Romance languages are spoken, often as an adaptation of Anna.
Ana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,276 | #245 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,504 | #204 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,336 | #223 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,403 | #208 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,282 | #234 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,238 | #244 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,395 | #223 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,449 | #215 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,457 | #211 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,436 | #222 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,548 | #211 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,538 | #219 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,349 | #236 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,462 | #217 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,334 | #238 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,575 | #197 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,826 | #180 |
| 2009 | Boys | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,955 | #170 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,228 | #161 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,414 | #144 |
When Was Ana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1991 · Girls
2,652 recorded births
National rank #119
1990 · Girls
2,614 recorded births
National rank #124
2003 · Girls
2,595 recorded births
National rank #129
2002 · Girls
2,537 recorded births
National rank #134
Where Ana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #71 | 77 |
| TX | #93 | 298 |
| FL | #151 | 117 |
| AL | #166 | 26 |
| CA | #174 | 184 |
| CT | #175 | 18 |
| MA | #223 | 25 |
| NV | #235 | 11 |