How Many People Are Named Annah?

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

Annah
Very Rare
Hebrew

Annah is a very rare name, with only 1,767 people living in the U.S. and just 1 in 186,754 Americans bearing this name. It peaked in 2001 with 68 births, and now a whopping 59% of Annahs are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~1,767
Living in US
1 in 186,754
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Grace or favor
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Monday
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Compassionate Gentle Loyal Intuitive
2
Life Path Number

The number 2 is traditionally associated with diplomacy, partnership, and harmony. People connected to this number tend to be natural peacemakers who thrive in cooperative settings and value balance in their relationships.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

202,665
Worldwide Bearers
#5,143
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
54,455
🇿🇦 South Africa
50,576
🇺🇬 Uganda
33,953
🇰🇪 Kenya
29,263
🇿🇲 Zambia
13,503
🇳🇬 Nigeria
8,175
🇲🇼 Malawi
3,575
🇧🇼 Botswana
2,622
🇹🇿 Tanzania
881
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
872

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,767 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
1,130
Would be under 30 (59%)
643
Would be 30–60 (33%)
152
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 1,925 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
100

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

📜 Annah Through the Generations

The name Annah has a unique journey, with a total of 1,925 births across all time but only 1,767 people currently living in the U.S., highlighting a significant gap. This decline is part of a broader trend, as the peak year was 2001 with 68 births, indicating a sharp drop since then. The age distribution shows that 59% of Annahs are under 30, which is quite telling given the overall rarity of the name. This suggests that parents choosing Annah today are part of a younger generation, contributing to its modern appeal despite its historical scarcity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 42
Michigan 15
North Carolina 15
California 11
Mississippi 11
Wisconsin 11
Alabama 10
Ohio 7
Illinois 6
Indiana 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Annah's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Annah

How Many People Have the Name Annah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,767 people in the United States currently share the name Annah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 186,754 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Annah a Common or Rare Name?

Annah 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 Annah Mean?

Annah means "Grace or favor" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Annah Most Popular?

The name Annah reached peak popularity in 2001, with 68 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 Annah?

Approximately 1,767 people named Annah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,925. That works out to roughly 1 in 186,754 Americans.

Is Annah a rare name?

Annah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 186,754 Americans has this name.

What does the name Annah mean?

Annah means "Grace or favor" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Annah more male or female?

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

When was Annah most popular?

Annah peaked in 2001 with 68 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 US1,767
All-Time Births1,925
1 in X1 in 186,754
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year2001
World Rank#5,143
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.