Girl name · Hebrew
Anna
“grace, favor”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Anna.
Explore Anna further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Anna — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Anna is the Greek form of the Hebrew Channah — "grace, favor" — the name of the prophetess who recognized the infant Christ, of Tolstoy's doomed heroine, and of empresses across Russia and Europe.
Anna has never left the American top 100 in recorded history, holding fifty-first place in 2024 — four letters that work in essentially every language on Earth.
The name is a palindrome of pure grace, no assembly required. It pairs beautifully with longer middles (Anna Genevieve, Anna Katharine). On our vibe map it is Heirloom at its most distilled — and Cultural Fusion's universal donor.
More Hebrew names
Anna sits in our Hebrew set — these share its roots.
All Hebrew names →Anna — common questions
Is Anna a boy or girl name?
Anna is traditionally a girl name of Hebrew origin. It ranked #107 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Anna mean?
Anna means “grace, favor” of Hebrew origin. Anna is the Greek form of the Hebrew Channah — "grace, favor" — the name of the prophetess who recognized the infant Christ, of Tolstoy's doomed heroine, and of empresses across Russia and Europe.
Where does the name Anna come from?
Anna is Hebrew in origin. Anna has never left the American top 100 in recorded history, holding fifty-first place in 2024 — four letters that work in essentially every language on Earth.
What are common nicknames for Anna?
Anna, Annie, and Bella — the short-forms parents most often use for Anna.
How popular is Anna?
Anna ranked #107 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it familiar without being crowded.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Anna you might want for the nursery.