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The name Ana has its origins in Hebrew, derived from Hannah, meaning grace or favor. It has evolved through different languages, retaining its significance across cultures. The name is associated with positive traits such as grace and elegance. In biblical contexts, Ana is connected to Hannah, the mother of Samuel. The name is popular in various cultures today.

The name Ana is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ana has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Ana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5099th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3467th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2918th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9737th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19426th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 938th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 795th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 441st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 266th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 152nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 158th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 219th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.