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Girl name

Anna

Anna is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “grace.” It currently ranks #79 for US girls and is falling.

Meaning
Grace.
Origin
Hebrew
US rank
#56
Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
A

Anna's popularity over time

↓ Falling
#79 in 2023Peak rank #34US SSA · girls
#1#42#84201320182023

Source: US Social Security Administration national name data. Lower rank = more popular.

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Frequently asked about Anna

What does the name Anna mean?

Anna means "Grace." and is of Hebrew origin.

Is Anna a boy or girl name?

Anna is most commonly used as a girl name in the United States.

How popular is the name Anna?

Anna ranked #79 for US girls in 2023. Over the past decade its popularity has been falling (peak rank #34).

How many syllables are in Anna?

Anna has 2 syllables and 4 letters.

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