Anya
Anya is a girls' name of Russian origin meaning “grace, favor.” It ranked #340 in the United States in 2025. Anya is a Russian diminutive of Anna, meaning 'grace.
how do you pronounce Anya?
AHN-yah
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what does Anya mean?
The name Anya means “grace, favor.” It comes from the Russian language tradition.
Anya is a Russian diminutive of Anna, meaning 'grace.' 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?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #340 |
| 2023 | #365 |
| 2022 | #399 |
| 2021 | #478 |
| 2020 | #580 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Anya?
- Anya Taylor-Joy (actress)
- Anya Forger (Spy x Family character)
- Anya Chalotra (actress, The Witcher)
what names are similar to Anya?
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