The nameAnayah

Anayah is a modern girl's name.

Meaning

A variant of Anaya, a name with several possible origins, linked by families to Arabic or Hebrew. Its meaning is debated.

Origin

Uncertain.

History

In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.

Popularity of the name Anayah

Anayah in France

438thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (120 births)
530babies named Anayah in France since 1900
060120 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Anayah was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 415 births over the decade, 78% of all recorded babies named Anayah. Its rise began around 2017, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Anayah in France were born before 2023, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 77 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Anayah in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anayah mean?

A variant of Anaya, a name with several possible origins, linked by families to Arabic or Hebrew. Its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Anayah?

Uncertain.

Is Anayah a girl's or a boy's name?

Anayah is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Anayah?

Variants and related names of Anayah include Anaya.