Anaya
Every Anaya since 1978 — 17,997 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anaya
Anaya is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #336 in 2025 with 911 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 17,997 American babies have been named Anaya. Its peak came in 2025, when 911 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Anaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 911 | #336 |
| 2024 | 785 | #406 |
| 2023 | 789 | #388 |
| 2022 | 770 | #410 |
| 2021 | 758 | #414 |
| 2020 | 809 | #383 |
| 2019 | 779 | #397 |
| 2018 | 736 | #429 |
| 2017 | 768 | #413 |
| 2016 | 837 | #397 |
| 2015 | 789 | #407 |
| 2014 | 741 | #430 |
| 2013 | 641 | #477 |
| 2012 | 648 | #474 |
| 2011 | 622 | #478 |
| 2010 | 625 | #482 |
| 2009 | 657 | #472 |
| 2008 | 728 | #439 |
| 2007 | 694 | #464 |
| 2006 | 642 | #484 |
| 2005 | 635 | #481 |
| 2004 | 567 | #511 |
| 2003 | 519 | #539 |
| 2002 | 379 | #670 |
| 2001 | 328 | #732 |
| 2000 | 243 | #901 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,855 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,067 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,744 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,142 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anaya in 2025?
Anaya ranked #336 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 911 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anaya?
17,997 babies have been named Anaya in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anaya most popular?
Anaya peaked in 2025, when 911 newborns received the name.
Is Anaya a boy or girl name?
Anaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anaya rising or falling?
Anaya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.