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Girl Name

Anna

"Grace, representing elegance and compassion."

Ranked #94 for girls

About the Name Anna

Meaning

Grace, representing elegance and compassion.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Girl

First Letter

A

Girl Rank

#94

Anna is a girl name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Grace, representing elegance and compassion." and Currently ranked #94 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#41833
1950
#41078
1960
#37974
1970
#57588
1980
#78717
1990
#90452
2000
#51360
2010
#15185
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Anna

  • AP Anna Pavlova (ballerina)
  • AK Anna Karenina (fictional character)

Names Similar to Anna

Anne

Girl

From Hebrew 'Hannah', meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

Annie

Girl

Grace or favor; diminutive of Anne from Hebrew meaning 'grace.'

Ana

Girl

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
A
Origin
Hebrew

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