Anja
Every Anja since 1962 — 2,797 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anja
Anja is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,075 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 2,797 American babies have been named Anja. Its peak came in 2006, when 122 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Anja stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anja year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,075 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,283 |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,187 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,220 |
| 2021 | 46 | #3,394 |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,022 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,892 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,441 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2,692 |
| 2016 | 72 | #2,503 |
| 2015 | 73 | #2,475 |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,277 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,773 |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,161 |
| 2011 | 81 | #2,302 |
| 2010 | 84 | #2,274 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,400 |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,557 |
| 2007 | 99 | #2,060 |
| 2006 | 122 | #1,709 |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,183 |
| 2004 | 87 | #2,089 |
| 2003 | 80 | #2,170 |
| 2002 | 109 | #1,684 |
| 2001 | 72 | #2,241 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,336 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,886 |
| 1990 | 44 | #2,647 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,425 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,522 |
| 1975 | 16 | #3,959 |
| 1970 | 27 | #2,651 |
| 1965 | 41 | #1,769 |
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Famous people named Anja
- Anja Pärson Skier · b. 1981
- Anja Kling Actor · b. 1970
- Anja Garbarek Singer · b. 1970
- Anja Niedringhaus Journalist · 1965–2014
- Anja Rubik Model · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anja in 2025?
Anja ranked #4,075 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anja?
2,797 babies have been named Anja in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anja most popular?
Anja peaked in 2006, when 122 newborns received the name.
Is Anja a boy or girl name?
Anja is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anja rising or falling?
Anja is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anja?
Well-known people named Anja include Anja Pärson (skier), Anja Kling (actor), Anja Garbarek (singer).