The nameAnaya
Anaya is a girl's name of Sanskrit and Hebrew origin, often read as "caring" or "God has answered". It is in the top 90 in England and Wales.
- Girl's name
- Sanskrit and Hebrew
Meaning
In Sanskrit, Anaya is linked to "caring" or "without a superior". In Hebrew, Anaiah means "God has answered".
Origin
Sanskrit and Hebrew. Several origins meet in this name.
History
Anaya is popular in British Asian families and reached the top 90 in England and Wales.
Famous people named Anaya
- Anaya Pandey, actress
- Anaiah, figure of the Book of Nehemiah
Popularity of the name Anaya
Anaya in the United States
Anaya was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 7,186 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Anaya. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Anaya in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 781 births a year.
Anaya in the United Kingdom
Anaya was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 3,559 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Anaya. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Anaya in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 455 births a year.
Anaya in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Anaya
Names from the same generation as Anaya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anaya mean?
In Sanskrit, Anaya is linked to "caring" or "without a superior". In Hebrew, Anaiah means "God has answered".
What is the origin of the name Anaya?
Sanskrit and Hebrew. Several origins meet in this name.
Is Anaya a girl's or a boy's name?
Anaya is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Anaya?
In 2024, Anaya was the 406th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 782 births.
What are the variants of the name Anaya?
Variants and related names of Anaya include Anayah and Naya.
What are good sibling names for Anaya?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lana, Helena, Liana and Mariam for a sister, Amar, Lukas, Franklin and Kieran for a brother.
Who are famous people named Anaya?
Anaya Pandey, actress; Anaiah, figure of the Book of Nehemiah.