How Many People Are Named Anaka?

Complete statistics for the name Anaka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anaka
Very Rare
Indian / Sanskrit

Anaka is a very rare name, with only 272 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,212,944 Americans. It peaked in 2006 with 26 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~272
Living in US
1 in 1,212,944
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Graceful or unique
🌐
Origin
Indian / Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Graceful Independent Creative
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology is all about leadership, independence, and new beginnings. People associated with this number tend to be ambitious self-starters who like to forge their own path.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,695
Worldwide Bearers
#186,744
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,066
🇳🇵 Nepal
180
🇳🇬 Nigeria
126
🇮🇩 Indonesia
98
🇺🇸 United States
78
🇨🇲 Cameroon
71
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
16
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
10
🇳🇪 Niger
7
🇲🇽 Mexico
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
272 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
257
Would be under 30 (93%)
18
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 275 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anaka Through the Generations

Anaka is a name that has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2006, when 26 babies were given this name. Today, there are just 272 people named Anaka in the US, making it one of the rarest names out there. The gap between the total births (275) and the current living population (272) is quite small, suggesting many who were born with this name have passed away. The majority of Anakas are under 30, which makes it a distinctly modern name. This age distribution, combined with the declining trend, paints a picture of a name that was once popular but has since faded from common usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Wisconsin 5

✨ Similar Names to Anaka

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anaka's Indian / Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Anaka

How Many People Have the Name Anaka?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 272 people in the United States currently share the name Anaka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,212,944 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anaka a Common or Rare Name?

Anaka is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Anaka Mean?

Anaka means "Graceful or unique" and comes from Indian / Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anaka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Anaka Most Popular?

The name Anaka reached peak popularity in 2006, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Anaka?

Approximately 272 people named Anaka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 275. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,212,944 Americans.

Is Anaka a rare name?

Anaka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,212,944 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anaka mean?

Anaka means "Graceful or unique" and comes from Indian / Sanskrit origins.

Is Anaka more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anaka are male and 100% are female.

When was Anaka most popular?

Anaka peaked in 2006 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US272
All-Time Births275
1 in X1 in 1,212,944
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2006
World Rank#186,744
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.