Anna

At a Glance: Name: Anna – Meaning: grace – Origin: Hebrew (via Latin/Greek) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AN-ah

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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

Phonetic: AN-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Anna mean?

Grace. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Anna)

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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