Anays vs Kava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anays

Girl #62,415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek hagnos via Latin Agnes

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catalan Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62,415
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ana, Nays, Naysi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kava

Girl #62,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter"

Origin: Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Fijian Tongan Samoan Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62,602
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anays Rank #62,415
Kava Rank #62,602

Anays is more popular, ranked #62415 vs #62602 for Kava.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anays ___

  • Anays Marie
  • Anays Isabel
  • Anays Celeste
  • Anays Valentina
  • Anays Sofia

Kava ___

  • Kava Mele
  • Kava Rose
  • Kava Sina
  • Kava Lei
  • Kava Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anays

Esme Celine Isadora Cyprien Raphael

If you choose Kava

Moana Tala Sione Vai

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anays or Kava more popular?

Anays is more popular, ranked #62415 compared to Kava at #62602 in the United States.

What do Anays and Kava mean?

Anays means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek hagnos via Latin Agnes origin). Kava means "bitter" (Polynesian origin).

Are Anays and Kava boy or girl names?

Anays is primarily a girl name. Kava is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons