Annya vs Odessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annya

Girl #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

Russian Hebrew Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,586
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dessie, Desi, Odie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Annya Rank #1,395
Odessa Rank #1,586

Annya is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1586 for Odessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annya ___

  • Annya Rose
  • Annya Grace
  • Annya Elise
  • Annya Claire
  • Annya Marie
  • Annya Vera

Odessa ___

  • Odessa Rose
  • Odessa Grace
  • Odessa Mae
  • Odessa Claire
  • Odessa June
  • Odessa Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Annya

Sasha Natasha Dmitri Ivan Mila

If you choose Odessa

Penelope Calliope Cassius Leander Persephone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annya or Odessa more popular?

Annya is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Odessa at #1586 in the United States.

What do Annya and Odessa mean?

Annya means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin).

Are Annya and Odessa boy or girl names?

Annya is primarily a girl name. Odessa is primarily a girl name.

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