Anja

Anja 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 48 girls in the United States.

Anja at a glance

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

About the name Anja

Anja 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, Anja first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1684 in 2002, and in 2024 48 babies received the name — 2,761 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anja in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#1684 in 2002
Peak year
2006
Babies named Anja in 2024
48
Total since 1880
2,761

Anja in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#816 in 2001
Babies named Anja in 2025
4
Total since 1996
507

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anja mean?

The meaning of Anja 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 Anja a boy or girl name?

Anja is a girl name. In 2024, 48 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anja?

Anja comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anja?

Anja first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #1684 in 2002, and 48 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].