Girl nameCurrently #204 in the USSteady
Ana
//ˈɑnə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19913 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ana's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ana's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ana |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 13 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 16 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 12 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 13 |
| 1900 | 18 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 16 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 26 |
| 1906 | 18 |
| 1907 | 21 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 34 |
| 1912 | 24 |
| 1913 | 23 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 43 |
| 1916 | 34 |
| 1917 | 51 |
| 1918 | 57 |
| 1919 | 58 |
| 1920 | 66 |
| 1921 | 67 |
| 1922 | 67 |
| 1923 | 64 |
| 1924 | 61 |
| 1925 | 60 |
| 1926 | 71 |
| 1927 | 89 |
| 1928 | 82 |
| 1929 | 83 |
| 1930 | 104 |
| 1931 | 73 |
| 1932 | 67 |
| 1933 | 59 |
| 1934 | 84 |
| 1935 | 78 |
| 1936 | 80 |
| 1937 | 63 |
| 1938 | 79 |
| 1939 | 70 |
| 1940 | 67 |
| 1941 | 78 |
| 1942 | 88 |
| 1943 | 108 |
| 1944 | 114 |
| 1945 | 121 |
| 1946 | 135 |
| 1947 | 166 |
| 1948 | 233 |
| 1949 | 235 |
| 1950 | 223 |
| 1951 | 258 |
| 1952 | 288 |
| 1953 | 323 |
| 1954 | 387 |
| 1955 | 387 |
| 1956 | 469 |
| 1957 | 485 |
| 1958 | 539 |
| 1959 | 585 |
| 1960 | 619 |
| 1961 | 649 |
| 1962 | 686 |
| 1963 | 775 |
| 1964 | 764 |
| 1965 | 812 |
| 1966 | 820 |
| 1967 | 846 |
| 1968 | 931 |
| 1969 | 971 |
| 1970 | 1,059 |
| 1971 | 1,075 |
| 1972 | 1,095 |
| 1973 | 1,110 |
| 1974 | 1,187 |
| 1975 | 1,172 |
| 1976 | 1,174 |
| 1977 | 1,149 |
| 1978 | 1,155 |
| 1979 | 1,149 |
| 1980 | 1,340 |
| 1981 | 1,455 |
| 1982 | 1,381 |
| 1983 | 1,332 |
| 1984 | 1,406 |
| 1985 | 1,491 |
| 1986 | 1,661 |
| 1987 | 1,660 |
| 1988 | 1,686 |
| 1989 | 2,304 |
| 1990 | 2,652 |
| 1991 | 2,672 |
| 1992 | 2,350 |
| 1993 | 2,392 |
| 1994 | 2,226 |
| 1995 | 2,381 |
| 1996 | 2,319 |
| 1997 | 2,330 |
| 1998 | 2,272 |
| 1999 | 2,118 |
| 2000 | 2,436 |
| 2001 | 2,529 |
| 2002 | 2,544 |
| 2003 | 2,595 |
| 2004 | 2,355 |
| 2005 | 2,365 |
| 2006 | 2,420 |
| 2007 | 2,228 |
| 2008 | 1,961 |
| 2009 | 1,832 |
| 2010 | 1,575 |
| 2011 | 1,334 |
| 2012 | 1,462 |
| 2013 | 1,348 |
| 2014 | 1,538 |
| 2015 | 1,548 |
| 2016 | 1,436 |
| 2017 | 1,457 |
| 2018 | 1,448 |
| 2019 | 1,401 |
| 2020 | 1,237 |
| 2021 | 1,282 |
| 2022 | 1,402 |
| 2023 | 1,337 |
| 2024 | 1,497 |
Ana through the decades
- Ana peaked in 1991, when 2,672 babies were named Ana in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ana has fallen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ana currently ranks #204 in the US and is holding steady.