Feminine dossier · first seen 1943

Anya

Rising Gaining cultural share

Peak era

2007

Peak births

895

Current vitality

Fragile

Peak generation

Gen Z

1943Peak 20072025

Quick answers about Anya

How many people are named Anya?

An estimated 20,284 living Americans are named Anya.

How rare is Anya?

Anya is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 821 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 8.3% from its 2007 peak.

How old is the typical Anya?

The median age of a living American named Anya is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 23 years old.

Is Anya still popular?

Yes — Anya is currently rising in popularity, with 821 births in 2025.

Where is Anya most common?

Anya has its strongest geographic signal in Washington, where it appeared 2.3× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.

Peak year

2007

Decline from peak

8.3%

2025

821

All-time

20,561

Diaspora map

Anya broke out in Florida, Louisiana, and North Carolina (1980) and became over-represented in 19 states over 42 years.

Broke out: Florida, Louisiana, and North Carolina, 1980 · over-represented in 19 states over 42 years

Anya peaked in 2007 with 895 girls. Today it has held most of its peak strength, with 821 births in 2025.

Anya peaked in 2007, when 895 girls were given the name.

In 2025, 821 girls were given the name.

In all, the Social Security Administration has recorded about 20,561 Americans named Anya since 1943.

Rarity scoreUncommon

Peak generationGen Z

StabilityHigh cross-era durability

TrajectoryGaining cultural share

Living profile

20,284

Estimated living Americans with this name.

Median age17

Core range9–23

Playground Density Index 1.5%

Wave type

Steady Decline

A name with a broad middle and a downward recent trajectory.

Geographic heartland

Washington

2.3× higher affinity than the national baseline in the 2020s.

Washington · 2020s 2.3×