Anya vs Murphy

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
Murphy Rank #475

Anya is more popular, ranked #394 vs #475 for Murphy.

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

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Anya

Natasha Sasha Irina Dmitri Alexei

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anya or Murphy more popular?

Anya is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Anya and Murphy mean?

Anya means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (via Russian) origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Anya and Murphy boy or girl names?

Anya is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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