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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Grace
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Latin/Greek)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AN-ah
Anna is a Hebrew name, passed down through Latin and Greek, and it carries the meaning "grace." It's pronounced AN-ah, and it sits squarely in vintage territory — a name with real history behind it rather than a recent invention. If you're drawn to something classic that still feels wearable today, Anna fits that bill.
Meaning & Origin of Anna
Meaning: Grace.
Origin: Hebrew (via Latin/Greek).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Anna
AN-ahIPA /ˈænə/
Popularity of Anna
Anna has been on the SSA charts since 1880, when it hit its all-time peak at #2 with 2,604 babies given the name that year. It's still very much in use today, ranking #94 in 2024 with 2,700 Annas born — more in raw numbers now than at its 1880 peak, even though its rank has slipped.
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FAQ
What does the name Anna mean?
Grace. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Anna?
Anna is pronounced AN-ah (IPA: /ˈænə/).
Is Anna a popular name right now?
Anna peaked at #2 in 1880 and is ranked #94 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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