Graceful; Latin origin meaning "elegant" or "refined"
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Anya is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Graceful; Latin origin meaning "elegant" or "refined"". Listed origin: Russian.
AHN-yah
Catalog phonetic spelling
In 2024, Anya ranked #394 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #657 |
| 2021 | #537 |
| 2022 | #486 |
| 2023 | #443 |
| 2024 | #394 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Anya is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Graceful; Latin origin meaning "elegant" or "refined"". Listed origin: Russian.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is AHN-yah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2024, Anya ranked #394 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Annie, Ya. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
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