Ana
a-na
US Popularity:476
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:favored grace
Ana is a girl’s name of Spanish origin and is a derivation of other baby girl names like Anne and Hannah, which come from Hebrew roots. Ana means “favored grace” in reference to the blessings God bestowed on Hannah in the Old Testament. It’s said Hannah longed for a child and, after faithful prayer, was honored with a son, the prophet Samuel. Hannah’s significance has transcended centuries, passing onto Ana and her many sister names to become a timeless and classic moniker. Ana’s history makes it perfect for parents looking for a name that’s always in fashion and not beholden to the latest trends.
Ana Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ana is currently #668 on The Bump
Girl:Ana is currently #283 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ana is currently #476 in U.S. births
Girl:Ana is currently #160 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#476
in 2022
+ 44
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 78
WordSense, Ana
Online Etymology Dictionary, Anna, October 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, Hannah, October 2017
Ancestry, Ana Family History
Ancestry, Anna Family History
Britannica, Hannah, Old Testament figure
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