The nameAnya

Anya is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, a Russian pet form of Anna meaning "grace". It is popular in Britain.

Meaning

Anya is a Russian diminutive of Anna, from the Hebrew Channah, "grace".

Origin

Russian.

History

Anya reached the top 130 in England and Wales. Anya Taylor-Joy, star of The Queen's Gambit, made it famous.

Famous people named Anya

Popularity of the name Anya

Anya in the United States

394thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2007peak year (895 births)
19,738babies named Anya in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Anya was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 6,877 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Anya. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Anya in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 630 births a year on average, against 485 in the five years before.

Anya in the United Kingdom

290thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2005peak year (475 births)
8,820babies named Anya in the United Kingdom since 1997
0238475 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Anya was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 4,033 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Anya. Half of all babies named Anya in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 164 births a year on average, against 228 in the five years before.

Anya in France

251stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (240 births)
2,450babies named Anya in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Anya

Names from the same generation as Anya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anya mean?

Anya is a Russian diminutive of Anna, from the Hebrew Channah, "grace".

What is the origin of the name Anya?

Russian.

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

Anya is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Anya?

In 2024, Anya was the 394th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 798 births.

What are the variants of the name Anya?

Variants and related names of Anya include Anna and Hana.

What are good sibling names for Anya?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Heidi, Nadia, Tessa and Noemi for a sister, Angelo, Hugo, Damien and Esteban for a brother.

Who are famous people named Anya?

Anya Taylor-Joy, actress; Anya Hindmarch, designer; Anya Forger, Spy x Family character.