Anna is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #50 in 2004 with 1,173 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 1,612 births ranking #31. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 244 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.