Name meaning & stats
Anya
Anya means “grace” (Russian origin). 20,561 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Anyas are 1.3× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
“grace”
RussianPet form of Anna
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
20,561 US babies were named Anya between 1940 and 2025.
Where Anyas end up
Not enough notable Anyas yet, so this uses the spelling family: Anna, Ana, Anya, Ania.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 121 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | High · 86 people |
| Singer | 1.0× | High · 50 people |
| Journalist | 1.3× | High · 42 people |
Among notable women who are journalists, the Anna family show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Anya has a surprise career: 1.9×
Spelling family
1 in 34 Annas spell it Anya
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)