Ananya
Ananya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ananya
- A male given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit अनन्य (ananya).
How popular is Ananya?
Since 1880, 4,010 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Ananya (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1167 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #12147 in 2020. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ananya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ananya
Sister and brother names that share Ananya's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Ananya FAQ
What does the name Ananya mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit अनन्य (ananya).
What is the origin of the name Ananya?
Ananya is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ananya?
Since 1880, 4,010 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Ananya (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1167 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #12147 in 2020. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ananya a boy or girl name?
Ananya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,010 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.