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Anaya is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Meaning unknown, possibly from the Spanish surname Anaya (itself from the name of a Spanish town), used because of its similarity to Amaya." It ranked #336 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, meaning unknown, possibly from the Spanish surname Anaya (itself from the name of a Spanish town), used because of its similarity to Amaya. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Popularity
Anaya ranked #336 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 | #336 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anaya mean?
Behind the Name does not give Anaya a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: meaning unknown, possibly.
Is Anaya a popular name?
Anaya ranked #336 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Anaya a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Anaya appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Anaya — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
