Anya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Anya is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Anya?
Anya is spelled A-N-Y-A. The name has 4 letters.
Anya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Anya is a Russian and Slavic diminutive form of the name Anna, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning “grace” or “favor.”
- Origin
- Anya is a diminutive variant of Anna used in Russian and broader Slavic languages, with origins in Hebrew tradition.
- Pronunciation
- AN-yah · 2 syllables
Anya Popularity in 2025
Rank#375
Recorded Births821
- Girls usage rose 19 places to #375 and recorded 20 more 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 Anya Mean?
Anya is a Russian and Slavic diminutive form of the name Anna, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning “grace” or “favor.”
Origin: Anya is a diminutive variant of Anna used in Russian and broader Slavic languages, with origins in Hebrew tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Anya?
PronunciationAN-yah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Anya?
- History
- Anya has been used primarily in Russian-speaking regions as an affectionate form of Anna, appearing in various literary and cultural contexts within Slavic cultures.
Anya Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 821 | #375 |
| 2024 | Girls | 801 | #394 |
| 2023 | Girls | 695 | #443 |
| 2022 | Girls | 645 | #486 |
| 2021 | Girls | 574 | #536 |
| 2020 | Girls | 438 | #657 |
| 2019 | Girls | 445 | #658 |
| 2018 | Girls | 431 | #678 |
| 2017 | Girls | 471 | #627 |
| 2016 | Girls | 516 | #592 |
| 2015 | Girls | 564 | #550 |
| 2014 | Girls | 671 | #473 |
| 2013 | Girls | 688 | #446 |
| 2012 | Girls | 787 | #394 |
| 2011 | Girls | 727 | #432 |
| 2010 | Girls | 789 | #406 |
| 2009 | Girls | 889 | #363 |
| 2008 | Girls | 884 | #372 |
| 2007 | Girls | 895 | #364 |
| 2006 | Girls | 777 | #410 |
| 2005 | Girls | 680 | #446 |
| 2004 | Girls | 631 | #468 |
| 2003 | Girls | 596 | #488 |
| 2002 | Girls | 578 | #484 |
When Was Anya 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.
2007 · Girls
895 recorded births
National rank #364
2009 · Girls
889 recorded births
National rank #363
2008 · Girls
884 recorded births
National rank #372
2025 · Girls
821 recorded births
National rank #375
Where Anya 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #134 | 5 |
| AZ | #172 | 37 |
| WA | #210 | 34 |
| NV | #235 | 11 |
| CA | #246 | 134 |
| MA | #263 | 22 |
| TX | #317 | 107 |
| NY | #317 | 53 |