Anna is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #7126 in 2007 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 46 births ranking #2422. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 22.2%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 188,658 boys born was named Anna. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Anna is one of the great timeless classics, meaning grace or favour. It feels serene, elegant, and endlessly usable.
The name has been central to European naming for centuries through biblical, saintly, and royal use. Its simplicity and beauty explain why it never really disappears.