Anya vs Vera

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
Vera Rank #226

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 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

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Anya

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If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anya or Vera more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Anya at #394 in the United States.

What do Anya and Vera mean?

Anya means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (via Russian) origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Anya and Vera boy or girl names?

Anya is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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