Aanya
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "inexhaustible" or "endless".
Name Census estimates that about 3,577 living Americans carry the first name Aanya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aanya today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aanya births was 2014 (266 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aanya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Aanya is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
3.6K
~ 1 in 95,822 Americans
Peak year
2014
266 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,576
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Aanya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aanya from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 2,062 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aanya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aanya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aanya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aanyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 23 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Aanya, while Wisconsin, Oregon, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 120 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aanya
The name Aanya has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language originating in the Indian subcontinent. It derives from the word "Ananya," which means "unique" or "peerless." This name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, although the exact period is difficult to pinpoint.
In Hindu mythology, Aanya is one of the names associated with the goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. The name is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, which date back several centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aanya is found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In the epic, Aanya was the name of a princess from the kingdom of Kashi (present-day Varanasi). This epic is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, indicating the antiquity of the name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aanya. One example is Aanya Bhatt, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the 18th century and was renowned for her contributions to the Kathak dance form.
Another prominent figure was Aanya Devi, a 16th-century Rajput princess and warrior from the kingdom of Mewar (located in present-day Rajasthan, India). She was known for her bravery and skill in battle, and her name is often associated with courage and strength.
In the realm of literature, Aanya Dutta was a celebrated Bengali poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century. Her works explored themes of feminism, social reform, and the plight of women in contemporary society.
In more recent times, Aanya Goel was an Indian child prodigy and genius who excelled in various academic fields, including mathematics and science. She was recognized for her exceptional intellect and accomplishments at a very young age.
Lastly, Aanya Singh was an Indian environmental activist and conservationist who dedicated her life to protecting and preserving the natural habitats of endangered species. She played a crucial role in raising awareness about environmental issues and advocating for sustainable practices.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Aanya throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the world.
People
Aanya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aanya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aanya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aanya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,577 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aanya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 95,822 US residents.
Is Aanya a common name?
We classify Aanya as "Rare". It ranks above 95.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,607 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aanya most popular?
The single biggest year for Aanya was 2014, when 266 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aanya is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aanya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aanya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.