Anya

Rank 486th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Anya was 486th most popular baby name for girls and 970th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 643 babies were named Anya in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,236 babies in the United States were named Anya. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Anya is around 17 to 18 years old.

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

Nicknames for Anya include Ann and Ana.

Anya Meaning & Origin

Anya is a beautiful name of Russian origin that means "grace" or "favor", often associated with kindness and elegance.

The name Anya is described as graceful, exotic and captivating.

Pronunciation

Anya is pronounced an-yuh in English. The name Anya has 4 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Anya

The name Anya is shared by a fictional character in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where Anya is a former vengeance demon who joins the main group of characters.

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