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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Not like any other; unique, matchless
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- uh-NAHN-yah
Ananya is a Sanskrit name for a girl, pronounced uh-NAHN-yah, and it means "not like any other": unique, matchless. It has a worldly, clean, modern feel, with a soft, open sound that's easy to say.
Meaning & Origin of Ananya
Meaning: Not like any other; unique, matchless.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ananya
uh-NAHN-yahIPA /əˈnɑːnjə/
Popularity of Ananya
Ananya peaked at #1167 in 2006 with 208 babies, and by 2024 it sat at #2299 with 80. That's a rare name today, so a child named Ananya is unlikely to share it with many classmates.
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FAQ
What does the name Ananya mean?
Not like any other; unique, matchless. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ananya?
Ananya is pronounced uh-NAHN-yah (IPA: /əˈnɑːnjə/).
Is Ananya a popular name right now?
Ananya peaked at #1167 in 2006 and is ranked #2299 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)
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