Anya
Anya is a girls' name of Russian origin meaning “grace, favor.” It ranked #375 in the United States in 2025. Anya is a Russian diminutive of Anna, meaning 'grace.'
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how do you pronounce Anya?
AHN-yah
where does the name Anya come from?
A form of Ann, from the Russian Аня, and also used as an anglicization of the Irish name Áine.
It has gained global appeal through actress Anya Taylor-Joy and the anime character Anya Forger from 'Spy x Family,' propelling it up popularity charts.
how popular is this name?
Anya has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 31 years since 1980, and fell outside it for 15. It peaked at #363 in 2009, and ranked #375 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #375 |
| 2024 | #394 |
| 2023 | #443 |
| 2022 | #486 |
| 2021 | #536 |
| 2020 | #657 |
| 2019 | #658 |
| 2018 | #678 |
| 2017 | #627 |
| 2016 | #592 |
| 2010 | #406 |
| 2009 | #363 |
| 2000 | #586 |
| 1980 | #556 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Anya fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Anya
Anya, Ania and Anja are feminine names in most East European countries and unisex names in several African countries.
who are famous people named Anya?
- Anya Taylor-Joy (actress)
- Anya Forger (Spy x Family character)
- Anya Chalotra (actress, The Witcher)
what are the nicknames and variants of Anya?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Anya?
what names go well with Anya?
Sibling names that share Anya's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Anya
What does the name Anya mean?
Anya means “grace, favor”.
What is the origin of the name Anya?
Anya comes from the Russian naming tradition. Related forms include Ania and Anja.
How popular is the name Anya?
Anya ranked #375 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2009, at #363, and it has spent 31 years in the top 1,000 since 1980.
Is Anya a boy or girl name?
Anya is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Anya?
Anya is pronounced AHN-yah, with 2 syllables.
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