Anya vs Mackenzie

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

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Popularity Comparison

Anya Rank #394
Mackenzie Rank #200

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 vs #394 for Anya.

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

Mackenzie ___

  • Mackenzie Grace
  • Mackenzie Mae
  • Mackenzie Elizabeth
  • Mackenzie Rose
  • Mackenzie Brooke
  • Mackenzie Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anya or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Anya at #394 in the United States.

What do Anya and Mackenzie mean?

Anya means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (via Russian) origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anya and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Anya is primarily a girl name. Mackenzie is primarily a girl name.

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