Anya
5 countries#375 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Anya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
20,561 births recorded 1943–2025 · currently #375 · peaked in 2007 with 895 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,384 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #326 · peaked in 2005 with 475 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7,670 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #278 · peaked in 2005 with 437 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,825 births recorded 1968–2022 · currently #382 · peaked in 2022 with 153 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
658 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #324 · peaked in 2006 with 46 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
56 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2013 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Anya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #410 | — |
| 2007 | #364 | ↑46 |
| 2008 | #372 | ↓8 |
| 2009 | #363 | ↑9 |
| 2010 | #406 | ↓43 |
| 2011 | #432 | ↓26 |
| 2012 | #394 | ↑38 |
| 2013 | #446 | ↓52 |
| 2014 | #473 | ↓27 |
| 2015 | #550 | ↓77 |
| 2016 | #592 | ↓42 |
| 2017 | #627 | ↓35 |
| 2018 | #678 | ↓51 |
| 2019 | #658 | ↑20 |
| 2020 | #657 | ↑1 |
| 2021 | #536 | ↑121 |
| 2022 | #486 | ↑50 |
| 2023 | #443 | ↑43 |
| 2024 | #394 | ↑49 |
| 2025 | #375 | ↑19 |
Frequently asked questions about Anya
Is Anya a popular name?
Yes — Anya currently ranks #375 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Anya more common for boys or girls?
Anya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Anya most popular?
Anya peaked in 2007 in United States, with 895 recorded births that year.
Is Anya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Anya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4691 in 1943 to #375 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Anya?
At least 30,770 babies have been recorded with the name Anya across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Anya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Anya appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Anya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Anya include Esmeralda, Malani, Astrid, Vanessa.
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