Ana
How to say it: AH-nuh · /ˈɑnə/
Spanish and Portuguese short form of Anna, from Hebrew 'Hannah' meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
Ana was the 269th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,276 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 18% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #273 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #269 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,276 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,598 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −18% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #273 |
| In France, 2025 | #183 among girls’ names, 360 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ana reached its high in the 1990s and has eased lower since. It remains well used, though further slipping looks likely.
What goes with it
Soft and gentle with an easy sound that travels well. Sofia and Maria share its style.
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Honouring a Ana in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ana is about 1 in 109.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #183 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #439. Ireland: #295.
Famous people named Ana
- Ana Mena (born 1997)Spanish singer-songwriter, actress and model
- Ana Brnabić (born 1975)Serbian politician, acting president of Serbia and president of the National Assembly
- Ana Ivanovic (born 1987)Serbian tennis player
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