Anay
Every Anay since 1984 — 2,055 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anay
Anay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,646 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 2,055 American babies have been named Anay — about 63% boys and 37% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2017, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 49 | #2,646 |
| 2024 | — | — | 46 | #2,791 |
| 2023 | — | — | 22 | #4,615 |
| 2022 | — | — | 48 | #2,720 |
| 2021 | — | — | 39 | #3,075 |
| 2020 | — | — | 57 | #2,349 |
| 2019 | — | — | 60 | #2,293 |
| 2018 | — | — | 77 | #1,920 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,290 | 102 | #1,582 |
| 2016 | 9 | #10,946 | 87 | #1,764 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11,922 | 78 | #1,872 |
| 2014 | — | — | 78 | #1,873 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,665 | 86 | #1,709 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,112 | 75 | #1,910 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,210 | 86 | #1,721 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,794 | 61 | #2,171 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,811 | 53 | #2,403 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,013 | 34 | #3,291 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,383 | 35 | #3,189 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,510 | 34 | #3,156 |
| 2005 | 45 | #3,370 | 19 | #4,475 |
| 2004 | 35 | #3,996 | 19 | #4,428 |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,136 | 16 | #4,823 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,784 | 17 | #4,514 |
| 2001 | 55 | #2,704 | 9 | #6,954 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,858 | — | — |
| 1995 | 15 | #5,981 | — | — |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,564 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anay in 2025?
Anay ranked #2,646 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anay?
2,055 babies have been named Anay in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anay most popular?
Anay peaked in 2017, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Anay a boy or girl name?
Anay is used for both: about 37% of babies named Anay have been girls and 63% boys.
Is the name Anay rising or falling?
Anay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.