Anaya
ah-nuh-yuh
US Popularity:825
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Care, protection; God has answered; One who has no leader
With the feminine name Anaya, baby will have a mosaic of thought-provoking meanings at their fingertips! First, its Arabic translation of "care" or "protection" can help them bring empathy and kindness to their friendships. Anaya is also a respelling of Hebrew Anaiah, a priest in the Christian Old Testament whose name means "God answers." Lastly, Anaya may derive from Sanksrit and mean the intriguing "one who has no leader." All around, Anaya suits a willful little one with a tender heart, free spirit, and faith that keeps their toes firmly on the ground!
Common Nicknames for Anaya
Finding the perfect name for baby can be one of the best feelings in the world. (And nicknames are no different!) To make your search for the right one easier than ever, we’ve gathered the most special nicknames for Anaya. Whether you’re on the hunt for something common, cool or cute, you’re going to love these super-fun alternatives.
How Popular Is The Name Anaya?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Anaya is currently #142 on The Bump
Girl:Anaya is currently #98 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Anaya is currently #825 in U.S. births
Girl:Anaya is currently #405 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#405
in 2024
- 15
from 2023
Sources
QuranicNames, Anaya, A Quranic Name for Girls
Abarim Publications, Anaiah meaning
DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary, Anāyaka (अनायक)
WordSense, Anaiah
Anaya in Vaishnavism glossary, Anaya
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