Annah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'grace' or 'favor', Annah is a classic name derived from the Hebrew name Hannah.
Meaning of the Name Annah
Annah is a variation of Anna, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It has biblical origins as the name of the mother of Samuel in the Old Testament. Annah is a simple and elegant name with a classic feel.
Popularity of the Name Annah
The popularity for the name Annah peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 68 births, which ranked number 4,029 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Annah had the most female births in 2001 with 68, which ranked number 2,331 out of 17,976 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Annah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 41 births to 24 births, a decline of -41.46%. Among females, Annah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 41 births to 24 births, a decline of -41.46%.
Nationwide Popularity of Annah
- 20 Year Trend of Annah: -61.90%
- 10 Year Trend of Annah: -41.46%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Annah: -41.46%
Popularity of Annah by State
Among females, Annah was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Annah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Annah
- Total Births of Annah: 23 (-5.21%)
- Female Births of Annah: 23 (-5.21%)
Given the downward trend of Annah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.21% decrease in total births, for a total of 23 births in 2024. For Females, births for Annah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 23 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.21%.