Ana
Ana is a graceful name of Hebrew origin meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' derived from Hannah. It's widely used across Spanish, Portuguese, Slavic, and many other European cultures, often as a standalone name or combined in double names like Ana Maria.
Current Popularity
#204 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Works seamlessly in multicultural families
- •Popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries
- •Often combined with a second name in Hispanic cultures
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Ana Gasteyer
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Statistics
110,060
Total births since 1880
1991
Peak year
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