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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Brother (Basque anaia)
- Origin
- Basque/Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-NAH-yah
Anaya is a girl's name of Basque and Spanish origin, from the Basque anaia, meaning "brother." It's pronounced ah-NAH-yah, and it has a worldly, classic feel.
Meaning & Origin of Anaya
Meaning: Brother (Basque anaia).
Origin: Basque/Spanish.
How to Pronounce Anaya
ah-NAH-yahIPA /əˈnɑːjə/
Popularity of Anaya
Anaya ranked #405 in the U.S. in 2024, with 782 girls given the name. Its peak came a few years earlier, at #382 in 2020, when 809 girls were named Anaya.
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FAQ
What does the name Anaya mean?
Brother (Basque anaia).
How do you pronounce Anaya?
Anaya is pronounced ah-NAH-yah (IPA: /əˈnɑːjə/).
Is Anaya a popular name right now?
Anaya is near its all-time peak (#382 in 2020), ranked #405 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1978–2024.)
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