Anya

Anya 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 798 girls in the United States.

Anya at a glance

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

About the name Anya

Anya 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, Anya first appears in Social Security records in 1943. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #363 in 2009, and in 2024 798 babies received the name — 19,738 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anya in US records

First recorded (US)
1943
Best US rank
#363 in 2009
Peak year
2007
Babies named Anya in 2024
798
Total since 1880
19,738

Anya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#123 in 2005
Babies named Anya in 2025
155
Total since 1996
8,260

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anya mean?

The meaning of Anya 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 Anya a boy or girl name?

Anya is a girl name. In 2024, 798 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anya?

Anya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anya?

Anya first appears in US records in 1943. Its best-ever ranking was #363 in 2009, and 798 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].