Annya

“Grace”

Russia origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#2555US 2023

69Births / yr

↑Rising

193All-time births

📅 Since 198500

What does Annya mean and where does it come from?

Annya is a variation of Anna, which has origins in Hebrew (חַנָּה - Channah) and means 'favor' or 'grace.' It is popular in several countries, including Russia and India. In Russia, Anna remains a prevalent name, while Annya serves as a stylish variant. In the United States, it has gained popularity

Cultural significance

Annya has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Russia-speaking communities, where it reflects values of grace.

Peak popularity

Reached #9097 in 2009 — currently #2555 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Annya?

Annya works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Annya Grace

How popular is Annya right now?

Rising fast — up 3918 spots — currently #2555 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1985–2023#2555 · Top 1.9%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#2555	69	▲ up 3918 · +283% births
2022	#6473	18	▲ up 4758 · +125% births
2021	#11231	8	▼ down 1489 · -20% births
2020	#9742	10	▲ up 2498 · +25% births
2015	#12240	8	▲ up 1743 · +14% births
2010	#13983	7	▼ down 2655 · -22% births
2005	#11328	9	▼ down 1754 · -10% births
2000	#9574	10	▲ up 5000 · +100% births
1995	#14574	5	▼ down 2391
1985	#12183	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Annya

Best Year2023Rank #2555

Peak Count69

Average Rank#10388

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1985 - 202310 years

The story of Annya

Annya is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1985. With 193 total births recorded, Annya remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #12183 in 1985 to #2555 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Annya in 2009:

Isabella Emma Olivia Sophia Ava

Annya by decade

Annya peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	10
1990s	10
2000s ★	91
2010s	72
2020s	10

💎Annya has only 193 total recorded births since 1985 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Annya?

Common

Ann

What names sound and feel like Annya?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Annya also consider these

Anya

Russia · grace, favor

Vanya

Russia · God is gracious

Anna

Hebrew · Grace

Anyya

Sanskrit regions · another, different

Tanya

Russia · Russian

Arnya

Arabic · A Arabic name

Common questions about the name Annya

What does the name Annya mean?

Annya means "Grace" — a name rooted in Russia tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Annya?

Annya is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Annya have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Annya?

Annya originates from Russia tradition. Russia names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Annya trending right now?

Annya is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Annya a common or rare name?

Annya is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.