Anna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AN-uh · 2 syllables
Anna means “grace, favor”, from Hebrew.
From Late Latin Anna both directly and via numerous other languages, chiefly in reference to St Anne the apocryphal mother of Mary mother of Jesus but appearing in the Vulgate in reference to Anne the Prophetess, from Koine Greek (Anna) in the New Testament, from Hebrew (Hanna, “Hannah”), from (hanna, “grace, gracious, graced with child”).
- Meaning
- grace, favor
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #107
- US babies a year
- about 2,844 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Classic, Biblical, Literary
- Nicknames
- Annie
How popular is Anna?
Anna was the #107 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,521 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #107 |
| England & Wales | #89 |
| Scotland | #41 |
| Northern Ireland | #14 |
| Ireland | #27 |
| France | #10 |
| Norway | #23 |
| Canada | #55 |
| Australia | #173 |
How old are people named Anna?
Half of US adults named Anna are older than 39; most are between 20 and 83. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Anna
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Anna have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Anna
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Classic girl names
- Vintage girl names
- Literary girl names
- Biblical girl names
- Hebrew girl names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Anna
What does the name Anna mean?
Anna means “grace, favor”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Anna?
Anna is pronounced AN-uh.
How popular is the name Anna?
Anna was the #107 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,521 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Anna?
Half of US adults named Anna are older than 39. Most are between 20 and 83.