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Anya is a feminine name used in Russian and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Russian diminutive of Anna." It ranked #375 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, russian diminutive of Anna. The entry lists its usage as Russian, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Anya ranked #375 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #375 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anya mean?
Behind the Name does not give Anya a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: russian diminutive of Anna.
Is Anya a popular name?
Anya ranked #375 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Anya a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Anya appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Anya — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
