What does the name Anna mean?

The name Anna means "Favored, grace".

What is the origin of the name Anna?

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 2,700 babies were named Anna in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Anna is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 2,700 ↘

All-Time Total: 763,913

Peak Year: 1918

Anna is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."

Girl names closely related to Anna

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Boy names closely related to Anna

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Names with similar meaning to Anna

Aanya Ana Anabel Anabella Anabelle Anais Analee Anali

Births per year in the United States

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