Anaya
Anaya first appears in US records in 1978. It peaked in 2025, when 911 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 911.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Anaya popular?
Near its peak Anaya is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 4,822 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,186 | |
| 2000s | 5,392 | |
| 1990s | 542 | |
| 1980s | 42 | |
| 1970s | 13 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Anaya mean?
Meaning disputed and cross-cultural. In Indian use it is read from Sanskrit as 'without a superior, one none can lead' (an epithet of Vishnu), though this gloss is weakly attested. The same spelling is independently a Hebrew-origin name (feminine of Anaiah, 'God answered') and an Arabic name ('care, protection').
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anaya mean?
Anaya means disputed; 'without a superior' (Indian) or 'God answered' (Hebrew). Meaning disputed and cross-cultural. In Indian use it is read from Sanskrit as 'without a superior, one none can lead' (an epithet of Vishnu), though this gloss is weakly attested. The same spelling is independently a Hebrew-origin name (feminine of Anaiah, 'God answered') and an Arabic name ('care, protection').
What is the origin of the name Anaya?
Anaya is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Anaya?
Anaya is pronounced “uh-NAH-yah.”
Is Anaya a boy or a girl name?
Anaya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Anaya a popular name right now?
Anaya is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Anaya?
In 2025, Anaya ranked #336 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Anaya most popular?
Anaya was most popular in 2025, when about 911 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Anaya?
Names similar to Anaya include Anika, Kali, Reva, Diya, Aadhya.
What names go well with Anaya?
sanskrit names that pair well with Anaya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Chandra.