Ana
Pronunciation: [ AHN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 589 babies have been named Ana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ana is past its peak , currently ranked #31,162 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,162
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ana
Ana is a boy name .
Is Ana a boy or girl name? Ana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,162 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #204. Ana is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ana is currently ranked #31,162 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ana include Anakin, Anas, Ananias, Anay, Anand . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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