Anaya

Anaya is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 782 girls in the United States.

Anaya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Anaya

Anaya belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Anaya first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #382 in 2020, and in 2024 782 babies received the name — 17,080 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anaya in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#382 in 2020
Peak year
2016
Babies named Anaya in 2024
782
Total since 1880
17,080

Anaya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#86 in 2025
Babies named Anaya in 2025
535
Total since 1996
6,554

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anaya mean?

The meaning of Anaya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Anaya a boy or girl name?

Anaya is a girl name. In 2024, 782 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anaya?

Anaya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anaya?

Anaya first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #382 in 2020, and 782 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].