Ana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Various cultures
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Ana means 'grace' or 'favored' in Hebrew, 'resurrection' in Spanish, 'to provide' or 'to be generous' in Arabic, and 'graceful' in Serbian.
Meaning of the Name Ana
Ana is a feminine given name with origins in various cultures. In Hebrew, it means 'grace' or 'favored'. In Spanish, it is a short form of the name 'Anastasia', meaning 'resurrection'. In Arabic, it means 'to provide' or 'to be generous'. In Serbian, it is derived from the word 'anica', meaning 'graceful'. It is a simple and elegant name with positive connotations.
Popularity of the Name Ana
The popularity for the name Ana peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 2,649 births, which ranked number 243 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Ana had the most female births in 1991 with 2,649, which ranked number 119 out of 15,466 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1990 with 39, which ranked number 1,946 out of 9,485 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ana has declined slightly over the last ten years from 1,460 births to 1,392 births, a decline of -4.66%. Among females, Ana has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 1,460 births to 1,392 births, a decline of -4.66%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ana
- 20 Year Trend of Ana: -45.26%
- 10 Year Trend of Ana: -4.66%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ana: -4.66%
Popularity of Ana by State
Among females, Ana was most popular in Southwestern states with 384 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 305 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ana. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 161 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 487 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 98 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 219 | 145 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 250 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 147 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 114 | 151 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 187 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 277 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 284 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 496 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 313 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 465 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 469 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 198 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 222 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 589 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 547 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 405 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 285 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 268 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 303 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 155 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 209 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 55 | 306 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 432 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 313 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 300 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 424 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 318 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 184 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 305 | 87 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 393 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 208 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 212 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 543 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ana
- Total Births of Ana: 1385 (-0.48%)
- Female Births of Ana: 1385 (-0.48%)
Given the downward trend of Ana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.48% decrease in total births, for a total of 1,385 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ana have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,385 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.48%.