This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- 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
AHN-yuhIPA /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.
Names Like Anya
These names share Anya’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Anya mean?
Grace (pet form of Anna/Hannah). (Source: Wiktionary)
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.)
Make Anya Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Anya, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Anya? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
