How Many People Are Named Anaya?

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

Anaya
Rare
Arabic

Anaya means 'grace' in Arabic, making it both beautiful and rare, only 1 in 19,471 Americans share this name. With around 16,948 people named Anaya living today, it's clear this is a genuinely modern name, with most under 30.

~23,605
Living in US
1 in 14,041
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Grace
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Gracious Compassionate Kind
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 often symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,604
Worldwide Bearers
#85,170
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
16,948
🇮🇩 Indonesia
78
🇹🇭 Thailand
78
🇧🇷 Brazil
63
🇳🇪 Niger
52
🇪🇸 Spain
40
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
37
🇮🇷 Iran
35
🇸🇮 Slovenia
25
🇲🇾 Malaysia
24

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
16,948 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
16,858
Would be under 30 (99%)
222
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 17,080 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Anaya Through the Generations

Anaya has seen a steady rise in popularity since its introduction, peaking in 2016 with 837 births. Today, the majority of those named Anaya are under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. As of now, there are no individuals over 60 bearing this name, highlighting its modernity and current trend.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,436
Texas 1,955
New York 1,553
Florida 1,283
New Jersey 806
Illinois 773
Georgia 649
Virginia 536
Pennsylvania 507
Arizona 488

✨ Similar Names to Anaya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anaya's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Anaya

How Many People Have the Name Anaya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 23,605 people in the United States currently share the name Anaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,041 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Anaya a Common or Rare Name?

Anaya is classified as 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 Anaya Mean?

Anaya means "grace" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Anaya Most Popular?

The name Anaya reached peak popularity in 2016, with 837 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Anaya?

Approximately 23,605 people named Anaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23,605. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,041 Americans.

Is Anaya a rare name?

Anaya is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,041 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anaya mean?

Anaya means "grace" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Anaya more male or female?

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

When was Anaya most popular?

Anaya peaked in 2016 with 837 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US23,605
All-Time Births23,605
1 in X1 in 14,041
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2016
World Rank#85,170
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.