Baby Name Popularity Profile

Anaya

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Anaya.

✦ God answered or Grace 🌍 Hebrew, Arabic, Sanskrit spiritual
National Rank (2025) #336
All-Time Peak Rank #336 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 17,997 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1978 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 911 births in 2025
💡 The Anaya Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning God answered or Grace
Language Origin Hebrew, Arabic, Sanskrit
Origin Type multiple
Anaya has multiple independent origins. In Hebrew, it means 'God answered'. In Arabic, it means 'grace' or 'care'. In Sanskrit, it means 'protection'.
Common Nicknames
Ana Naya
Alternative Spellings
Anayah Anaia
Pronunciation: uh-NAY-uh
Themes & Categories
spiritual
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Anaya

According to SSA data, Anaya achieved its highest historical rank of #336 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 911 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 15.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 38 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Anaya across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +15.5% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 911 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 21 yrs
Registry Streak 38 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 13
1980s: 42
1990s: 542
2000s: 5,392
2010s: 7,186
2020s: 4,822

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables An-a-y
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, Maryland
States with Data 43
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #421 504 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #245 1,361 2016 +50.0% Growth
Nevada #333 128 2015 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #194 849 2015 +38.7% Growth
Maryland #195 456 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #312 2,064 2020 8.5% Decline
California #232 2,581 2025 +17.9% Growth
Virginia #346 559 2007 8.0% Decline
Georgia #404 677 2006 +7.7% Growth
New York #178 1,644 2025 +33.8% Growth
Colorado #542 246 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #274 326 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #299 217 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #356 803 2013 12.1% Decline
Massachusetts #336 386 2023 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #536 435 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #541 274 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #356 118 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #534 270 2005 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 56 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #352 401 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #328 541 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #532 418 2020 24.0% Decline
Indiana #828 203 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #611 70 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #376 111 2019 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 112 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #517 163 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #567 142 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 67 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #637 116 2008 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 31 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #409 19 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #567 51 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 17 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #602 85 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 57 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #367 75 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 10 2010 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 10 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #442 38 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 10 2019 Insufficient historical volume

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