Anya vs Mya

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

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Mya

Girl #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Italian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
853
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
My, Mi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anya Rank #394
Mya Rank #366

Mya is more popular, ranked #366 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

Mya ___

  • Mya Grace
  • Mya Rose
  • Mya Jade
  • Mya Belle
  • Mya Renee
  • Mya Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anya

Natasha Sasha Irina Dmitri Alexei

If you choose Mya

Zara Kai Aria Leo Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anya or Mya more popular?

Mya is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Anya at #394 in the United States.

What do Anya and Mya mean?

Anya means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (via Russian) origin). Mya means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anya and Mya boy or girl names?

Anya is primarily a girl name. Mya is primarily a girl name.

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