Anna is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #34 in 2001 with 1,432 recorded births. This places Anna in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 1,612 births ranking #31. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.4%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 187 girls born was named Anna. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.