NAME PROFILE
Anna
Anna is a Hebrew name meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It is a classic name that exudes elegance and simplicity. Often associated with kindness and warmth, those named Anna are seen as nurturing and approachable, making them cherished friends and companions.
Key Stats
| Total births | 917,615 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 21%NY — 21%CA — 20%KY — 19%DC — 19%
Notable People
Anna Kendrick (Actress, *Pitch Perfect* series) · Anna Wintour (Editor-in-chief, *Vogue*) · Anna Karenina (Fictional character, from *Anna Karenina* by Leo Tolstoy) · Anna Faris (Actress, *Scary Movie* series) · Anna Paquin (Actress, *True Blood*)
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