Ana

Rank 208th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Ana was 208th most popular baby name for girls and 476th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,392 babies were named Ana in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,415 babies in the United States were named Ana. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ana is around 30 to 31 years old.

The name "Ana" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Ana include Annie and Ann.

Ana Meaning & Origin

Ana is a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace" or "favored by God", often associated with kindness and compassion.

The name Ana is described as compassionate, resilient and creative.

Pronunciation

Ana is pronounced ah-nuh in English. The name Ana has 3 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ana

  • "Ana" is the same spelled forwards and backwards, making it a palindrome.

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Geography

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