Girl
Ana
grace, favor
About Ana
Ana proves that brevity can be powerful. This three-letter name delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss, demonstrating that simplicity and strength aren't mutually exclusive. The name's palindromic structure creates visual symmetry that's deeply satisfying. Ana works effortlessly across languages and cultures, making it ideal for multicultural families or internationally-minded parents. There's a purity to Ana—no unnecessary embellishments, no complications, just clear and beautiful sound. The name feels both ancient and modern simultaneously, having existed for centuries while remaining perfectly contemporary. Ana suggests someone who is direct, genuine, and self-assured. It's memorable precisely because it doesn't try to be—the name's natural elegance speaks for itself. Ana represents confidence in simplicity and beauty in restraint.
Popularity of the Name Ana
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #841 | ||||
| 1881 | #583 | ||||
| 1882 | #746 | ||||
| 1883 | #754 | ||||
| 1884 | #585 | ||||
| 1885 | #925 | ||||
| 1886 | #733 | ||||
| 1888 | #754 | ||||
| 1889 | #906 | ||||
| 1890 | #668 | ||||
| 1893 | #957 | ||||
| 1896 | #955 | ||||
| 1898 | #841 | ||||
| 1899 | #909 | ||||
| 1900 | #888 | ||||
| 1902 | #873 | ||||
| 1903 | #899 | ||||
| 1905 | #700 | ||||
| 1906 | #872 | ||||
| 1907 | #821 | ||||
| 1911 | #741 | ||||
| 1917 | #978 | ||||
| 1918 | #948 | ||||
| 1919 | #925 | ||||
| 1920 | #894 | ||||
| 1921 | #908 | ||||
| 1922 | #891 | ||||
| 1923 | #912 | ||||
| 1924 | #976 | ||||
| 1925 | #960 | ||||
| 1926 | #880 | ||||
| 1927 | #766 | ||||
| 1928 | #791 | ||||
| 1929 | #764 | ||||
| 1930 | #690 | ||||
| 1931 | #793 | ||||
| 1932 | #847 | ||||
| 1933 | #878 | ||||
| 1934 | #728 | ||||
| 1935 | #766 | ||||
| 1936 | #748 | ||||
| 1937 | #870 | ||||
| 1938 | #792 | ||||
| 1939 | #826 | ||||
| 1940 | #868 | ||||
| 1941 | #815 | ||||
| 1942 | #814 | ||||
| 1943 | #745 | ||||
| 1944 | #701 | ||||
| 1945 | #673 | ||||
| 1946 | #686 | ||||
| 1947 | #645 | ||||
| 1948 | #551 | ||||
| 1949 | #545 | ||||
| 1950 | #555 | ||||
| 1951 | #515 | ||||
| 1952 | #493 | ||||
| 1953 | #479 | ||||
| 1954 | #447 | ||||
| 1955 | #457 | ||||
| 1956 | #418 | ||||
| 1957 | #430 | ||||
| 1958 | #396 | ||||
| 1959 | #393 | ||||
| 1960 | #382 | ||||
| 1961 | #379 | #272 | |||
| 1962 | #361 | ||||
| 1963 | #341 | ||||
| 1964 | #345 | #326 | |||
| 1965 | #317 | #316 | |||
| 1966 | #310 | ||||
| 1967 | #297 | #335 | |||
| 1968 | #286 | ||||
| 1969 | #292 | #283 | |||
| 1970 | #280 | ||||
| 1971 | #269 | #299 | |||
| 1972 | #249 | #271 | |||
| 1973 | #232 | #318 | |||
| 1974 | #218 | #260 | |||
| 1975 | #213 | #277 | |||
| 1976 | #211 | #270 | |||
| 1977 | #218 | #233 | |||
| 1978 | #220 | #164 | |||
| 1979 | #229 | #154 | |||
| 1980 | #198 | #212 | |||
| 1981 | #189 | #177 | |||
| 1982 | #200 | #165 | #527 | ||
| 1983 | #201 | #214 | |||
| 1984 | #193 | #192 | #520 | ||
| 1985 | #183 | #204 | |||
| 1986 | #166 | #183 | |||
| 1987 | #169 | #145 | |||
| 1988 | #170 | #157 | |||
| 1989 | #131 | #123 | |||
| 1990 | #124 | #154 | |||
| 1991 | #119 | #220 | #380 | ||
| 1992 | #137 | #179 | #495 | ||
| 1993 | #136 | #164 | #428 | ||
| 1994 | #143 | #130 | #374 | ||
| 1995 | #134 | #158 | #413 | ||
| 1996 | #141 | #199 | #536 | #284 | |
| 1997 | #139 | #596 | #173 | #397 | #394 |
| 1998 | #140 | #549 | #162 | #301 | |
| 1999 | #154 | #496 | #143 | #399 | |
| 2000 | #136 | #485 | #151 | #304 | #310 |
| 2001 | #134 | #452 | #145 | #239 | #354 |
| 2002 | #134 | #429 | #206 | #332 | #342 |
| 2003 | #129 | #505 | #122 | #264 | #281 |
| 2004 | #139 | #407 | #111 | #244 | #322 |
| 2005 | #147 | #463 | #203 | #278 | #249 |
| 2006 | #144 | #408 | #167 | #368 | #263 |
| 2007 | #161 | #369 | #134 | #286 | #266 |
| 2008 | #170 | #393 | #136 | #259 | #288 |
| 2009 | #180 | #408 | #147 | #232 | #281 |
| 2010 | #197 | #341 | #117 | #310 | #318 |
| 2011 | #238 | #392 | #162 | #306 | #320 |
| 2012 | #217 | #366 | #182 | #297 | #287 |
| 2013 | #236 | #386 | #237 | #374 | #302 |
| 2014 | #219 | #319 | #140 | #242 | #305 |
| 2015 | #211 | #285 | #301 | #320 | #339 |
| 2016 | #222 | #295 | #194 | #229 | #269 |
| 2017 | #211 | #289 | #172 | #302 | #339 |
| 2018 | #215 | #275 | #174 | #246 | #363 |
| 2019 | #223 | #331 | #164 | #261 | #476 |
| 2020 | #244 | #420 | #178 | #233 | #386 |
| 2021 | #234 | #411 | #158 | #510 | #416 |
| 2022 | #208 | #404 | #223 | #271 | #505 |
| 2023 | #223 | #396 | #228 | #213 | #364 |
| 2024 | #204 | #389 | #205 | #265 | #383 |
| 2025 | #245 | #433 | #242 | #299 | #495 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ana
Names Similar to Ana
Nicknames for Ana
- Annie
- Nan
- Nana
- Anny
Famous People Named Ana
| Ana Ivanovic | Serbian tennis player |
| Ana Beatriz Barros | Brazilian model |
| Ana de Armas | Cuban-Spanish actress |
| Ana de la Reguera | Mexican actress |
| Ana Gasteyer | American actress |
| Ana María Polo | Cuban-American lawyer and TV personality |
| Ana Kasparian | American political commentator |
| Ana Ortiz | American actress |
| Ana Brenda Contreras | Mexican actress |
| Ana Carolina | Brazilian singer |
| Ana Mulvoy-Ten | English actress |
| Ana Torroja | Spanish singer |
| Ana Serradilla | Mexican actress |
| Ana Matronic | American singer and performer |
| Ana Quincoces | Cuban-American chef and TV personality |
| Ana Mendieta | Cuban-American artist |
| Ana Malhoa | Portuguese singer and TV presenter |
| Ana Brnabić | Serbian politician |
Characters Named Ana
| Ana Steele | Fifty Shades of Grey |
| Ana Lucia Cortez | Lost |
| Ana Clark | The Book Thief |
| Ana Ramírez | Coco |
| Ana Pascal | The Grand Budapest Hotel |
| Ana Jarvis | Black Widow |
| Ana Rivera | Vida |
| Ana Leza | Vicky Cristina Barcelona |
| Ana Tucker | Ozark |
| Ana Spanikopita | The Mindy Project |
| Ana Espinosa | Alias |
| Ana Rosa | Grey's Anatomy |
| Ana Miller | Better Call Saul |
| Ana Benavides | Narcos |
| Ana Espinoza | The Secret Life of the American Teenager |
| Ana Solis | Desperate Housewives |
| Ana Cortez | Castle |
| Ana Clarke | Resident Evil |