Anaia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anaia is a Hebrew name meaning 'Answered by God.' It has evolved from its Hebrew and Aramaic forms and is gaining popularity as a unique choice for modern parents. The name reflects qualities of spirituality and connection, though it does not have a significant biblical background.
The name Anaia is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anaia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Anaia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6394th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3952nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anaia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anaia"
Pronunciation
/əˈnaɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Anaia is derived from the Hebrew word meaning 'God has answered.' It can also be connected to the root word 'ana,' which means 'to answer' or 'to respond.'
Meaning
Answered by God
Language Evolution
Hebrew: עֲנָיָה (Anayah), Aramaic: ܥܰܢܳܐܝܳܐ (Anaya)
Historical Usage
The name Anaia has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among parents looking for unique names with spiritual significance.
Variants & Derivatives
Anaya, Anaiah
Modern Popularity & Image
Anaia is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with qualities of spirituality and responsiveness.
Famous People
Anaia Thomas, an emerging artist known for her contributions to music.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anaia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anaia"
"Anaia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6394th of 35406 | 299 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3952nd of 30306 | 452 |
Regional Popularity of "Anaia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Anaia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
72.81% 5434th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
58.75% 2636th/4487 |
49.50% 3377th/6822 |
67.78% 4254th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anaia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anaia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.