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.
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.
where does the name Anya come from?
Wiktionary traces Anya to Ann, by way of a Cyrillic form (Аня) and separately from Aniana, and notes it is also used as an anglicization of the Irish name Áine. Neither entry gives an English translation, so the "grace, favor" meaning offered elsewhere is not directly confirmed.
the history of Anya
Wikipedia notes Anya, Ania, and Anja are feminine names in most East European countries and unisex names in several African countries; the sources are silent on Anya Taylor-Joy or the Spy x Family character.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #375 |
| 2024 | #394 |
| 2023 | #443 |
| 2022 | #486 |
| 2021 | #537 |
| 2020 | #657 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Anya?
Variants around the world
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?
what names go well with Anya?
Sibling names that share Anya's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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