Anya vs Hanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anya

Girl #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (via Russian)

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
798
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hanna

Girl #505 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#505
Total SSA Count
605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Annie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anya Rank #394
Hanna Rank #505

Anya is more popular, ranked #394 vs #505 for Hanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anya ___

  • Anya Rose
  • Anya Grace
  • Anya Marie
  • Anya Sofia
  • Anya Elise
  • Anya Vera

Hanna ___

  • Hanna Grace
  • Hanna Marie
  • Hanna Louise
  • Hanna Elizabeth
  • Hanna Rose
  • Hanna Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anya

Natasha Sasha Irina Dmitri Alexei

If you choose Hanna

Elijah Noah Levi Sarah Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anya or Hanna more popular?

Anya is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Hanna at #505 in the United States.

What do Anya and Hanna mean?

Anya means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (via Russian) origin). Hanna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anya and Hanna boy or girl names?

Anya is primarily a girl name. Hanna is primarily a girl name.

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