Anna is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #85 in 2018 with 628 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 1,612 births ranking #31. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 50.7%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 459 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.