Anya
Anya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Anya
- A female given name from Russian or Ukrainian, of modern usage.
- A female given name from Irish.
- A female given name from Sanskrit, of modern usage.
Etymology
From Russian and Ukrainian А́ня (Ánja, informal pet form of А́нна (Ánna, “Ann”)). Also an Anglicization of Áine.
How popular is Anya?
Since 1880, 20,561 girls in the U.S. have been named Anya. Its highest rank for girls was #363 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #375 for girls, with 821 babies given the name.
Names similar to Anya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Anya
Sister and brother names that share Anya's Russian or Ukrainian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Anya FAQ
What does the name Anya mean?
A female given name from Russian or Ukrainian, of modern usage. A female given name from Irish. A female given name from Sanskrit, of modern usage. From Russian and Ukrainian А́ня (Ánja, informal pet form of А́нна (Ánna, “Ann”)). Also an Anglicization of Áine.
What is the origin of the name Anya?
Anya is listed as a name of Russian or Ukrainian origin.
How popular is the name Anya?
Since 1880, 20,561 girls in the U.S. have been named Anya. Its highest rank for girls was #363 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #375 for girls, with 821 babies given the name.
Is Anya a boy or girl name?
Anya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,561 girls and 0 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.