How Popular (or Rare) was Ana in 1996?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#4,897
1996 Rank
12
1996 Births
#4,897
Best Rank (1996)
12
Peak Year (1996)
113
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 157,853
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Ana Story

Ana is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4897 in 1996 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 12 births ranking #4897. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 157,853 boys born was named Ana. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian and other forms of Anna  |  Meaning: grace; favour

Ana is a simple, elegant international form of Anna and carries the meaning grace or favour. It feels classic, calm, and widely loved.

The name has been used across many languages for centuries and remains one of the most durable girls' names in the world. Its simplicity is a major part of its strength.

Did you know?Ana is one of the names that proves a single, short form can travel almost effortlessly across dozens of cultures.
Similar namesAnna, Anya, Anahi, Amina, Amelia

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