How Many People Are Named Ananya?

Complete statistics for the name Ananya in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ananya
Very Rare
3,963
Estimated People
1 in 83,270
1 in X Americans
2008
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
3,958 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 15

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 26
California 796
Colorado 16
Connecticut 29
Florida 55
Georgia 94
Illinois 203
Massachusetts 131
Maryland 45
Michigan 95
Minnesota 14
North Carolina 75
New Jersey 363
New York 210
Ohio 88
Pennsylvania 107
Texas 330
Virginia 143
Washington 134
Wisconsin 13
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 83.3%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Ananya

How Many People Have the Name Ananya in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,963 people in the United States currently share the name Ananya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 83,270 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Ananya a Common or Rare Name?

Ananya is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ananya Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ananya are covered in full on the Ananya name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ananya Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ananya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Ananya is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ananya Most Popular?

The name Ananya reached peak popularity in 2008, with 214 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ananya Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ananya across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ananya?

Approximately 3,963 people in the United States share the name Ananya, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ananya a rare name?

Ananya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 83,270 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ananya mean?

The meaning and origin of Ananya is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ananya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ananya are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Ananya most popular?

The name Ananya reached its peak in 2008, with 214 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,963
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 83,270
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2008
Male %0%
Female %100%

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