Anna
Anna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænə/ · [ˈeənə]
Meaning and origin of Anna
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Late Latin Anna both directly and via numerous other languages, chiefly in reference to St Anne the apocryphal mother of Mary mother of Jesus but appearing in the Vulgate in reference to Anne the Prophetess, from Koine Greek Ἄννα (Ánna) in the New Testament, from Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥannâ, “Hannah”), from חַנָּה (ḥannâ, “grace, gracious, graced with child”). As a city in Illinois, named for Anna Davie, wife of one of the initial settlers. Doublet of Ann, Anne, Ana, and Hannah.
How popular is Anna?
Since 1880, 914,859 girls and 2,756 boys in the U.S. have been named Anna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #346 in 1898. In 2025 it ranked #107 for girls, with 2,521 babies given the name.
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Anna FAQ
What does the name Anna mean?
A female given name from Latin. From Late Latin Anna both directly and via numerous other languages, chiefly in reference to St Anne the apocryphal mother of Mary mother of Jesus but appearing in the Vulgate in reference to Anne the Prophetess, from Koine Greek Ἄννα (Ánna) in the New Testament, from Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥannâ, “Hannah”), from חַנָּה (ḥannâ, “grace, gracious, graced with child”). As a city in Illinois, named for Anna Davie, wife of one of the initial settlers. Doublet of Ann, Anne, Ana, and Hannah.
What is the origin of the name Anna?
Anna is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Anna?
Since 1880, 914,859 girls and 2,756 boys in the U.S. have been named Anna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #346 in 1898. In 2025 it ranked #107 for girls, with 2,521 babies given the name.
Is Anna a boy or girl name?
Anna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 914,859 girls and 2,756 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.