Girl nameCurrently #2,299 in the USFalling
Ananya
4 syllablesPeak year: 20086 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ananya'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.
Ananya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ananya |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 56 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 87 |
| 2002 | 151 |
| 2003 | 153 |
| 2004 | 175 |
| 2005 | 191 |
| 2006 | 208 |
| 2007 | 197 |
| 2008 | 214 |
| 2009 | 209 |
| 2010 | 184 |
| 2011 | 178 |
| 2012 | 181 |
| 2013 | 181 |
| 2014 | 189 |
| 2015 | 173 |
| 2016 | 167 |
| 2017 | 140 |
| 2018 | 148 |
| 2019 | 138 |
| 2020 | 138 |
| 2021 | 119 |
| 2022 | 85 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 80 |
Ananya through the decades
- Ananya peaked in 2008, when 214 babies were named Ananya in the US.
- The 2010s were Ananya's strongest decade, averaging 168 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ananya has fallen 35% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ananya currently ranks #2,299 in the US and is cooling off.