Ananya

Ananya is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “unique.” In 2024 it was given to 80 girls in the United States.

Ananya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“unique”

About the name Ananya

Ananya belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “unique” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ananya first appears in Social Security records in 1995. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1167 in 2006, and in 2024 80 babies received the name — 3,958 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ananya in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Best US rank
#1167 in 2006
Peak year
2008
Babies named Ananya in 2024
80
Total since 1880
3,958

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ananya mean?

Ananya means “unique” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ananya a boy or girl name?

Ananya is a girl name. In 2024, 80 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ananya?

Ananya comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Ananya?

Ananya first appears in US records in 1995. Its best-ever ranking was #1167 in 2006, and 80 babies were given the name in 2024.

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