Anna — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Anna

Anna is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “favour.” In 2024 it was given to 2,700 girls in the United States.

Anna at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning: “favour”
Pronunciation: /ˈænə/
Also spelled: Hannah

About the name Anna

Anna belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “favour” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Hannah.

In the United States, Anna first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2 in 1880, and in 2024 2,700 babies received the name — 912,251 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anna in US records

First recorded (US): 1880
Best US rank: #2 in 1880
Peak year: 1918
Babies named Anna in 2024: 2,700
Total since 1880: 912,251

Spellings & short forms

Hannah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anna mean?

Anna means “favour” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Anna a boy or girl name?

Anna is a girl name. In 2024, 2,700 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anna?

Anna comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Hannah.

How popular is the name Anna?

Anna first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #2 in 1880, and 2,700 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Anna?

Anna is pronounced /ˈænə/ (IPA).

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