Ananias Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ananias means 'Yahweh has been gracious'
Meaning of the Name Ananias
Ananias is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Chananyah, which means 'Yahweh has been gracious'. Ananias is mentioned in the New Testament as a disciple who helped restore Saul's sight after his conversion on the road to Damascus. The name Ananias symbolizes God's compassion and grace towards humanity.
Popularity of the Name Ananias
The popularity for the name Ananias peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 41 births, which ranked number 6,593 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Ananias had the most male births in 2019 with 41, which ranked number 2,935 out of 14,112 male names. The number of births for the name Ananias has increased sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 34 births, an increase of 112.50%. Among males, Ananias has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 34 births, an increase of 112.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ananias
- 20 Year Trend of Ananias: 240.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Ananias: 112.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ananias: 112.50%
Popularity of Ananias by State
For males, Ananias was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ananias. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ananias
- Total Births of Ananias: 37 (7.83%)
- Male Births of Ananias: 37 (7.83%)
Given the upward trend of Ananias over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.83% increase in total births, for a total of 37 births in 2024. Male births for Ananias have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 37 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.83%.