Aanya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Aanya means 'gracious' or 'merciful'.
Meaning of the Name Aanya
Aanya is a feminine name of Indian origin. In Sanskrit, it means 'gracious' or 'merciful'. It is derived from the word 'anaya', which means 'caring' or 'compassionate'. The name Aanya is often associated with kindness, compassion, and empathy. It is a popular name in India and is often given to girls born in the month of January.
Popularity of the Name Aanya
The popularity for the name Aanya peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 266 births, which ranked number 1,837 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Aanya had the most female births in 2014 with 266, which ranked number 994 out of 19,224 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Aanya has declined sharply over the last ten years from 247 births to 189 births, a decline of -23.48%. Among females, Aanya has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 247 births to 189 births, a decline of -23.48%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aanya
- 20 Year Trend of Aanya: 845.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Aanya: -23.48%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Aanya: -23.48%
Popularity of Aanya by State
Among females, Aanya was most popular in Western states with 44 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 35 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aanya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 879 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 913 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 473 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1033 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1121 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 1058 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 680 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aanya
- Total Births of Aanya: 184 (-2.64%)
- Female Births of Aanya: 184 (-2.64%)
Given the downward trend of Aanya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.64% decrease in total births, for a total of 184 births in 2024. For Females, births for Aanya have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 184 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.64%.