Girl nameCurrently #405 in the USSteady
Anaya
//ɑˈnɑjə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20165 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Anaya's meaning
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Anaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Anaya |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 61 |
| 1997 | 84 |
| 1998 | 104 |
| 1999 | 187 |
| 2000 | 243 |
| 2001 | 328 |
| 2002 | 379 |
| 2003 | 519 |
| 2004 | 567 |
| 2005 | 635 |
| 2006 | 642 |
| 2007 | 694 |
| 2008 | 728 |
| 2009 | 657 |
| 2010 | 625 |
| 2011 | 622 |
| 2012 | 648 |
| 2013 | 641 |
| 2014 | 741 |
| 2015 | 789 |
| 2016 | 837 |
| 2017 | 768 |
| 2018 | 736 |
| 2019 | 779 |
| 2020 | 809 |
| 2021 | 756 |
| 2022 | 769 |
| 2023 | 789 |
| 2024 | 782 |
Anaya through the decades
- Anaya peaked in 2016, when 837 babies were named Anaya in the US.
- The 2020s were Anaya's strongest decade, averaging 781 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Anaya has risen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Anaya currently ranks #405 in the US and is holding steady.