Anya

Anya - A very unique female name

Anya appeared on the charts for the first time in 1963 on position #2300. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Anya and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Anya? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Anya. The baby girl name Anya was given to 774 baby girls in 2025, ranking #380 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,684 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Anya peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 367.

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Anya is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Anya is currently topping the baby name charts in Alaska at position #141 - and is the least popular in Alabama at position #723.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Anya is where you live.

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Anya origin and meaning

Russian, from Anna

Russian diminutive of Anna, 'grace'

Anya is the Russian pet form of Anna — from Hannah, 'grace' — that became a full name in its own right across Europe and America. It entered US data in 1963, peaked in 2007, dipped, and has risen sharply again since 2020.

Attested etymology

Anya is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Anya, pop culture references for the name Anya and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Anya

We've found the following names that sound similar to Anya, sorted by popularity.

Anna / Amy / Ann / Anne / Annie / Ana / Aimee / Amaya / Aniyah / Anahi /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Anya

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Anya a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Anya?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AHN-yuh · /ˈɑːnjə/

Around the world

• Anya (Russian) — The source form, a diminutive of Anna
• Ania (Polish) — The Polish diminutive of Anna

Spellings and nicknames

• Ania — The Polish spelling
• Aania — Occasional elaborated spelling

Famous bearers

• Anya Taylor-Joy — Actress known for The Queen's Gambit and Furiosa (b. 1996) Contemporary

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

A compact, cosmopolitan name with Russian roots, a soft sound, and a prominent young actress carrying it now.

Worth knowing

• Often misheard as Ana, Anna or Anja, and misspelled accordingly.