Anays vs Shem

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
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Popularity Comparison

Anays Rank #62,415
Shem Rank #6,712

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 vs #62415 for Anays.

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

Shem ___

  • Shem David
  • Shem Eli
  • Shem Aaron
  • Shem Joseph
  • Shem Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anays

Esme Celine Isadora Cyprien Raphael

If you choose Shem

Ham Japheth Noah Kenan Arpachshad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anays or Shem more popular?

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 compared to Anays at #62415 in the United States.

What do Anays and Shem mean?

Anays means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek hagnos via Latin Agnes origin). Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anays and Shem boy or girl names?

Anays is primarily a girl name. Shem is primarily a boy name.

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