The name Anna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace". Anna is ranked #53 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like Bible Names for Girls and discussed in our forums with posts like "Build a sibling set together!".
From the experts:
Anna has become the dominant form of the Ann family, having been firmly in the Top 25 for years and only slipping in the past couple years. Anna offers a touch of the exotic and a bit more style than the oversimplified Ann, used for generations throughout Europe, from Russia to Italy, Spain to The Netherlands.
. Classic and simple, Anna would be an excellent choice for parents in search of a name that will bridge two different cultures, say Jewish and Italian.
In literature, Anna is associated with Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. The name was given some fresh life when it was used for the adorable younger sister voiced by Kristen Bell in the animated film Frozen. Three current bearers are actresses Anna Kendrick, Anna Friel and Anna Paquin.
Anya takes it more into the territory of the exotic and Anja, even further.
Lists containing Anna:
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