Anaias
A masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name "Anaiah" meaning "answered by God".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Anaias. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anaias today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anaias births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anaias. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anaias. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,373
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Anaias: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anaias from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anaias 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 Anaias during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anaias
The name Anaias has its origins in the ancient Greek language, tracing back to the Hellenistic period of the 3rd century BC. It is believed to be a variant of the name Ananias, derived from the Hebrew name Hananiah, meaning "Yahweh has been gracious."
In the New Testament of the Bible, Ananias is mentioned as a disciple of Christ who helped restore the sight of Saul, later known as the Apostle Paul. This biblical reference has contributed to the name's enduring popularity among Christian communities throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Anaias was Anaias of Shavaran, a 5th-century Armenian monk and theologian. He is known for his contributions to the development of the Armenian Church and his involvement in theological debates of his time.
Another notable figure was Anaias of Iberia, a 6th-century Georgian prince who played a crucial role in the Christianization of Iberia (modern-day Georgia). His conversion to Christianity is celebrated as a significant event in the country's religious history.
In the 10th century, Anaias Bagratuni was an influential Armenian nobleman and military commander who served under the Bagratid dynasty. He is remembered for his victories against the Byzantine Empire and his role in the defense of Armenian territories.
During the Renaissance period, Anaias Panormita (1409-1468) was an Italian humanist scholar and poet. He was known for his Latin writings and his involvement in the intellectual circles of his time, including his association with the Medici family in Florence.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Anaias Nin (1903-1977) was a French-American author and diarist. Her literary works, particularly her famous diaries, explored themes of emotional and sexual exploration, earning her a place among the prominent writers of her era.
While the name Anaias has undergone various spellings and adaptations across different cultures and time periods, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek and Hebrew languages, and its historical significance is evident in its association with notable figures throughout the centuries.
People
Anaias + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anaias 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
Anaias: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anaias?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anaias 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Anaias a common name?
We classify Anaias as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anaias most popular?
The single biggest year for Anaias was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anaias is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anaias in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anaias a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anaias in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Anaias still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anaias in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anaias can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Anaias?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Anaias on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.