Ana: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AH-nuh · 2 syllables
Ana means “grace, gracious, graced with child”, from Spanish and Portuguese and Slavic.
A given name, equivalent to English Anna or Hannah.
- Meaning
- grace, gracious, graced with child
- Origin
- Spanish, Portuguese, Slavic
- Pronunciation
- AH-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #245
- US babies a year
- about 1,361 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Ana?
Ana was the #245 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,276 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #245 |
| England & Wales | #419 |
| Scotland | #544 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #298 |
| France | #149 |
| Norway | #390 |
| Canada | #391 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Ana?
Half of US adults named Ana are older than 35; most are between 19 and 66. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Ana
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Ana have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Ana
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Ana
What does the name Ana mean?
Ana means “grace, gracious, graced with child”. It comes from Spanish and Portuguese and Slavic.
How do you pronounce Ana?
Ana is pronounced AH-nuh.
How popular is the name Ana?
Ana was the #245 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,276 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Ana?
Half of US adults named Ana are older than 35. Most are between 19 and 66.