Anna

/ AN-uh /

“grace, favor” — Greek

#942024 rank
1918peak year
912,251babies named Anna since 1880
▼ 30%5-year trend

Anna popularity over 145 years

🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 191818801920196020002024

What does Anna mean?

From the Greek Anna, from the Hebrew Channah, 'grace' or 'favor'. It appears in the New Testament and is among the most universal names across Europe and Asia.

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage

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