girl name · Sanskrit origin
Ananya
/ ah-NAHN-yah /
Meaning
Ananya means Unique, incomparable (Sanskrit).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Pronunciation
ah-NAHN-yah
Popularity
#3105 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Ananya in the US, 1880–2025
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.
What does Ananya mean?
Ananya means “unique,” “incomparable” or “without equal” in Sanskrit.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ananya mean?
Ananya means Unique, incomparable. Ananya means “unique,” “incomparable” or “without equal” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Ananya?
Ananya is of Sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Ananya?
Ananya is pronounced “ah-NAHN-yah.”
Is Ananya a boy or a girl name?
Ananya is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.