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At a Glance: Name: Anya – Meaning: grace (pet form of Anna/Hannah) – Origin: Russian/Ukrainian – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AHN-yuh
Anya is a Russian and Ukrainian name, a pet form of Anna and Hannah, carrying the meaning grace. It's pronounced AHN-yuh, and its short, easy shape has made it a classic, steady presence on the SSA's naming charts for decades.
Meaning & Origin of Anya
Meaning: Grace (pet form of anna/hannah).
Origin: Russian/Ukrainian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Anya
Phonetic: AHN-yuh IPA: /ˈɑːnjə/
Popularity of Anya
Anya ranked #394 in 2024 with 798 girls given the name, down from its peak of #363 in 2009 when 889 girls carried it.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1943–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Anya mean?
Grace (pet form of anna/hannah). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Anya)
How do you pronounce Anya?
Anya is pronounced AHN-yuh (IPA: /ˈɑːnjə/).
Is Anya a popular name right now?
Anya is near its all-time peak (#363 in 2009), ranked #394 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1943–2024.)
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