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Ananya

/ uh-NUN-yah /
Girl sanskrit 3 syllables
Meaning
Ananya means unique, matchless (sanskrit).
Gender
Girl
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
uh-NUN-yah
Popularity
#3105 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Ananya in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Ananya first appears in US records in 1995. It peaked in 2008, when 214 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 52.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Ananya popular?

Declining Ananya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.

US babies given the name Ananya, by decade
2020s 538
2010s 1,679
2000s 1,652
1990s 141

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Ananya mean?

From Sanskrit ananya (अनन्य), 'without another, unique, matchless'; also 'undivided' in the sense of single-minded devotion. Well established.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ananya mean?

Ananya means unique, matchless. From Sanskrit ananya (अनन्य), 'without another, unique, matchless'; also 'undivided' in the sense of single-minded devotion. Well established.

What is the origin of the name Ananya?

Ananya is of sanskrit origin.

How do you pronounce Ananya?

Ananya is pronounced “uh-NUN-yah.”

Is Ananya a boy or a girl name?

Ananya is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Ananya a popular name right now?

Ananya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.

How popular is the name Ananya?

In 2025, Ananya ranked #3105 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Ananya most popular?

Ananya was most popular in 2008, when about 214 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Ananya?

Names similar to Ananya include Priya, Aditi, Prisha, Ira, Meera.

What names go well with Ananya?

sanskrit names that pair well with Ananya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.