Ana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ana

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The baby name Ana is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈænə/ (AN-ə),English (alt): /ˈɑːnə/ (AH-nə),Spanish/Portuguese: /ˈana/ (AH-na),Russian/Slavic: /ˈanə/ (AH-na).

Ana is Hebrew, Portuguese in Origin.

Gender: Female

Syllables: 2.0

Origin: Hebrew, Portuguese

Pronunciation: English: /ˈænə/ (AN-ə),English (alt): /ˈɑːnə/ (AH-nə),Spanish/Portuguese: /ˈana/ (AH-na),Russian/Slavic: /ˈanə/ (AH-na)

What is the meaning of the name Ana ?

The baby name Ana is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈænə/ (AN-ə),English (alt): /ˈɑːnə/ (AH-nə),Spanish/Portuguese: /ˈana/ (AH-na),Russian/Slavic: /ˈanə/ (AH-na).

Ana is Hebrew, Portuguese in Origin.

Ana is the Iberian and South Slavic form of Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Channah, meaning “grace” or “favor.” Through the Greek and Latin Anna, the name spread with early Christianity; devotion to Saint Anne (the mother of Mary) anchored its use across Catholic and Orthodox lands. Records show steady presence from medieval Iberia and the Balkans to modern Latin America and the Philippines, where simple, two-syllable names thrive.

Common variants include Anna, Anne, Ann, and Hannah; regional diminutives span Anita (Spanish/Italian), Anica and Anka (South Slavic), Ania (Polish), and Anya/Anja (Russian/Scandinavian/Slavic). Compound forms such as Ana María, Ana Sofía, and Ana Paula are widespread in Spanish and Portuguese. Related offshoots include French Anaïs and Spanish/Romanian Anaís. Pronounced AH-nah in most languages, Ana combines timeless biblical roots with a crisp modern profile.

Ana has the following similar or variant Names

Ana in Other Languages

Language	Equivalent Name
Hebrew	Ḥannah (Hannah)
Greek/Latin	Anna
Spanish/Portuguese	Ana
Russian/Slavic	Anna / Anya (diminutive)
French/Catalan	Anaïs (related form)
Irish	Áine (often equated)

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Anamaria Marinca

Actor · Born 1978 · Romania

Anamaria Marinca is a Romanian actor best known for her role in the critically acclaimed film '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days'. She has also appeared in 'The Countess' and the TV series 'The Last Enemy'.

Ana Paula Valadão

Musician · Born 1976 · Brazil

Ana Paula Valadão is a Brazilian musician best known as the lead singer of the contemporary Christian music band Diante do Trono. She has captivated audiences with songs like 'Preciso de Ti' and 'A Canção do Apocalipse'. Born in 1976, Ana has played a significant role in the Christian music scene in Brazil.

Ana Gasteyer

Actor · Born 1967 · United States

Ana Gasteyer is best known for her time on Saturday Night Live, where she showcased her comedic talent with memorable characters like the NPR host in the 'Delicious Dish' sketches. Beyond SNL, she has appeared in films like Mean Girls and has had roles in TV shows such as Suburgatory. Ana also has a successful career in music, releasing albums that highlight her vocal skills.

Ana Alicia

Actor · Born 1956 · Mexico

Ana Alicia Ortiz Torres is a Mexican-American retired actress best known for playing Melissa Agretti on Falcon Crest. She also appeared on the daytime soap Ryan's Hope and worked in both television and theater.

Ana Paula Arósio

Actor · Born 1975 · Brazil

Ana Paula Arósio is a Brazilian actress best known for her role in the popular TV series 'Terra Nostra'. She also starred in the films 'Celeste & Estrela' and 'Como Esquecer'. Born in 1975, she became a beloved figure in Brazilian television and film.

Ana Mendieta

Athlete · Born 1948 · United States

Ana Mendieta was a Cuban-American artist best known for her "earth-body" works, especially the Silueta Series. She worked across performance, sculpture, painting, and video, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential Cuban-American artists of the post–World War II era.

Ana Lilian de la Macorra

Actor · Born 1957 · Mexico

Ana Lilian de la Macorra Apéllaniz is best known for playing Paty on the classic Mexican sitcom El Chavo del Ocho. A Mexican psychologist, she also worked as a producer and actress on El Chavo del Ocho and El Chapulín Colorado in the late 1970s.

Ana Layevska

Actor · Born 1982 · Mexico

Ana Layevska is a Mexican actress best known for her roles in popular telenovelas like 'Primer amor... a mil por hora' and 'La Madrastra'. Born in 1982, she has also appeared in films such as 'Casi Divas'.

Ana Girardot

Actor · Born 1988 · France

Ana Girardot is a French actress best known for her role in the film 'The Dancer' and the TV series 'The Returned'. Born in 1988, she has made a significant mark in French cinema with her versatile performances.

Ana de la Reguera

Actor · Born 1977 · Mexico

Ana de la Reguera is a Mexican actress best known for her work in film and television, especially Nacho Libre, Capadocia, and Eastbound & Down. Born on 8 April 1977, she has also appeared in the Amazon series Goliath and many telenovelas.

Ana Obregón

Actor · Born 1953 · Spain

Ana Obregón is a Spanish actress best known for her role in the popular TV series 'Ana y los 7'. She gained fame in Spain for her work in television and film, including appearances in 'A las once en casa' and 'El equipo Aahhgg'.

Ana Lucía Domínguez

Actor · Born 1983 · Colombia

Ana Lucía Domínguez is a Colombian actress best known for her role in the popular telenovela 'Pasión de Gavilanes'. She has also appeared in 'Perro Amor' and 'Las Bandidas', showcasing her versatility and talent in the Latin American television industry.

Ana Mulvoy Ten

Actor · Born 1992 · Spain

Ana Mulvoy Ten is best known for her role as Amber Millington in the TV series House of Anubis. Born in Spain in 1992, she has also appeared in films like The Girl in the Book and the TV series American Crime.

Ana Polvorosa

Actor · Born 1987 · Spain

Ana Polvorosa is a Spanish actress best known for her role as Lorena García in the popular TV series 'Aída'. She has also appeared in films like 'My Big Night' and 'The Bar', showcasing her versatility and talent in both comedic and dramatic roles.

Ana Martín

Actor · Born 1946 · Mexico

Ana Martín is a Mexican actress best known for her roles in telenovelas. She gained fame for her performances in 'El Pecado de Oyuki' and 'Gabriel y Gabriela'. Born in 1946, she has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry.

Ana Fernández García

Actor · Born 1989 · Spain

Ana Fernández García is a Spanish actress best known for her role in the television series 'Los Protegidos'. Born in 1989, she has also appeared in films like 'Solas' and 'Amar es para siempre', showcasing her versatility and talent in the Spanish entertainment industry.

Ana Patricia Rojo

Actor · Born 1974 · Mexico

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Ana Caterina Morariu

Actor · Born 1980 · Romania

Ana Caterina Morariu is a Romanian actress best known for her role in the film 'The Salty Air'. She has also appeared in 'Il mio miglior nemico' and the TV series 'Tutti pazzi per amore'.

En-tarah-ana

Royal

Ana, known as En-tarah-ana of Kish, is most famous for being listed as the fourth Sumerian king in the First Dynasty of Kish in the Sumerian King List. The Weld-Blundell Prism is damaged at this point, so the ruler’s name was restored by Thorkild Jacobsen as Bahina.

Ana – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country	Gender	Year	Rank	Born	of
Ireland	Girls	2025	#1	—	874
AL	Girls	0	#1	1,723	4,141
AL		0	#1	195	2,372
EG	Girls	0	#1	222,527	14,742
MU		0	#1	1,149	3,613
MU	Girls	0	#1	10,451	8,539
PT	Girls	0	#1	46,674	7,952
PT		0	#1	5,030	4,161
AO	Girls	0	#2	1,497	4,575
BR	Girls	0	#2	49,674	12,708
BR		0	#2	2,068	5,969
CR	Girls	0	#2	9,160	11,342
Spain	Girls	0	#2	107,763	5,561
Spain		0	#2	6,370	2,326
FJ	Girls	0	#2	10	583
GT	Girls	0	#2	5,908	7,500
HN	Girls	0	#2	54	884
HR	Girls	0	#2	9,221	3,687
MX	Girls	0	#2	54,916	17,781
PA	Girls	0	#2	7,962	9,861
SI	Girls	0	#2	799	2,769
SV	Girls	0	#2	23	458
UY	Girls	0	#2	11,690	6,731
HR		0	#3	1,405	2,081
KH		0	#3	1	102
LU	Girls	0	#3	701	4,850
PR	Girls	0	#3	605	3,171
FJ		0	#4	3	374
MD	Girls	0	#4	377	865
MX		0	#5	2,620	8,339
PE	Girls	0	#5	22,078	14,861
RS	Girls	0	#5	1,209	1,651
AO		0	#6	136	2,729
CO	Girls	0	#6	66,973	16,140
EG		0	#6	6,394	6,387
EG	Boys	0	#6	168,450	15,035
GE	Girls	0	#6	502	1,564
MD		0	#6	42	434
PA		0	#6	325	3,797
SI		0	#6	170	1,612
UY		0	#6	424	2,477
RS		0	#7	226	923
SV		0	#7	5	283
AR	Girls	0	#8	8,767	8,289
GT		0	#8	1,158	5,948
HN		0	#8	16	704
BO	Girls	0	#9	6,433	9,488
CL	Girls	0	#9	24,947	14,098
CR		0	#9	294	5,526
EC	Girls	0	#10	683	3,650
GE		0	#12	44	997
PR		0	#13	53	1,497
CO		0	#15	4,640	7,768
KR	Girls	0	#15	1	572
MO		0	#15	38	2,706
MY	Girls	0	#16	6,917	24,821
LU		0	#17	54	2,830
AR		0	#19	304	2,915
PE		0	#20	708	6,350
BN	Girls	0	#21	106	5,459
BN		0	#22	10	2,297
HT	Girls	0	#23	1	950
EC		0	#24	116	2,502
BO		0	#25	897	6,868
MV	Girls	0	#28	8	2,021
NA		0	#30	4	2,537
MT		0	#34	10	1,767
ID		0	#35	5	2,238
EE		0	#36	2	1,051
PH		0	#37	60	5,607
SD		0	#43	65	2,130
Iceland	Girls	0	#44	19	132
PS	Girls	0	#44	1,584	10,981
ID	Girls	0	#46	54	3,319
PH	Girls	0	#46	637	13,098
CL		0	#49	1,457	6,867
HN	Boys	0	#51	2	749
KW	Girls	0	#51	979	19,177
OM	Girls	0	#54	539	15,987
BG		0	#55	26	1,799
CY		0	#56	5	1,632
QA		0	#56	45	7,011
QA	Girls	0	#56	392	15,378
MO	Girls	0	#57	277	7,056
SD	Boys	0	#58	1,470	10,523
TW	Girls	0	#58	327	8,139
JP		0	#59	19	4,057
LT		0	#59	29	949
LT	Girls	0	#63	314	1,904
SD	Girls	0	#63	841	7,678
BG	Girls	0	#69	214	3,559
SA	Girls	0	#69	3,455	25,931
AF		0	#71	6	1,883
TW		0	#75	26	4,523
MD	Boys	0	#76	6	756
KW		0	#78	39	5,216
MV	Boys	0	#79	1	3,375
AF	Girls	0	#83	12	2,402
CN		0	#83	4	3,857
GE	Boys	0	#84	26	2,055
AE	Girls	0	#86	813	20,968
Switzerland	Girls	2024	#88	48	1,786
JP	Girls	0	#90	210	6,592
JO	Girls	0	#93	658	7,570
OM		0	#93	24	6,215
CY	Girls	0	#94	28	3,755
KZ		0	#94	1	1,452
MY		0	#96	279	12,352
MT	Girls	0	#100	52	3,773
Austria	Girls	0	#103	798	1,885
SA		0	#107	218	10,560
IQ		0	#108	22	3,533
JO		0	#110	28	2,158
France	Girls	2021	#114	456	3,185
HU		0	#115	1	1,675
Norway	Girls	2025	#120	7	453
JO	Boys	0	#122	516	7,057
Austria		0	#127	92	850
AE		0	#128	50	10,220
GR		0	#128	8	3,911
ID	Boys	0	#133	3	4,130
BN	Boys	0	#134	6	6,332
EE	Girls	0	#135	8	1,888
IL	Girls	0	#137	1,064	11,648
RS	Boys	0	#137	18	2,277
IT	Girls	0	#139	18,986	9,415
Belgium	Girls	2024	#145	41	424
BW	Girls	0	#145	7	4,216
SG	Girls	0	#146	757	18,916
LT	Boys	0	#150	2	2,166
PL	Girls	0	#154	403	5,096
PS		0	#156	63	5,692
YE		0	#156	320	8,639
IQ	Girls	0	#157	548	11,303
PS	Boys	0	#163	700	10,655
Sweden	Girls	2022	#167	13	1,568
MA		0	#168	8,551	20,986
GR	Girls	0	#169	74	6,293
RU		0	#169	21	3,641
DK		0	#173	31	5,198
RU	Girls	0	#173	615	11,913
CZ		0	#174	12	3,154
PR	Boys	0	#174	5	2,508
PL		0	#178	35	2,600
DZ		0	#179	4,614	20,130
MT	Boys	0	#179	1	4,064
DK	Girls	0	#180	158	7,429
AL	Boys	0	#181	124	5,122
LY		0	#181	553	12,703
PT	Boys	0	#182	235	7,951
United States	Girls	2024	#186	1,497	8,487
HR	Boys	0	#190	78	3,997
NA	Girls	0	#195	30	7,146
Germany	Girls	0	#198	1,715	4,949
HU	Girls	0	#201	23	3,308
BD		0	#203	25	5,992
SI	Boys	0	#205	7	3,402
Canada	Girls	2024	#206	80	2,795
IR		0	#209	21	4,221
IL		0	#211	64	6,291
AO	Boys	0	#212	31	5,568
SG		0	#212	58	11,010
BG	Boys	0	#218	3	3,850
LU	Boys	0	#218	3	4,970
MO	Boys	0	#226	9	5,842
EC	Boys	0	#230	10	3,322
GH		0	#232	12	5,396
HK	Girls	0	#238	579	16,104
CZ	Girls	0	#239	105	5,378
JM	Girls	0	#239	21	7,507
TW	Boys	0	#248	9	7,111
CN	Girls	0	#250	100	8,829
Germany		0	#254	203	2,542
NL		0	#257	140	2,481
IR	Girls	0	#261	335	8,334
IT		0	#261	936	4,183
NG		0	#268	5	5,926
AF	Boys	0	#269	6	3,535
KW	Boys	0	#269	729	18,755
GR	Boys	0	#272	2	6,912
KZ	Girls	0	#279	42	5,862
UY	Boys	0	#284	129	5,922
JM	Boys	0	#293	1	6,876
KZ	Boys	0	#293	4	6,578
Finland		0	#294	14	830
JP	Boys	0	#296	8	7,909
MU	Boys	0	#302	56	8,477
BR	Boys	0	#303	837	12,213
GH	Girls	0	#303	22	6,973
CZ	Boys	0	#304	2	6,530
NL	Girls	0	#314	1,080	5,933
Finland	Girls	0	#319	74	1,368
BD	Girls	0	#325	62	8,413
BH		0	#326	233	17,937
CN	Boys	0	#327	5	9,639
DK	Boys	0	#328	5	7,401
PA	Boys	0	#328	163	9,305
PL	Boys	0	#332	9	6,459
HK		0	#334	15	8,483
AR	Boys	0	#340	134	7,628
TN		0	#355	805	13,765
GT	Boys	0	#356	119	7,625
IL	Boys	0	#356	284	10,983
GH	Boys	0	#358	4	8,138
LB		0	#358	363	13,263
PH	Boys	0	#365	19	11,440
CR	Boys	0	#377	113	10,188
CO	Boys	0	#378	899	15,656
SY		0	#394	406	11,684
Finland	Boys	0	#403	25	2,041
SA	Boys	0	#404	3,087	28,008
ZA		0	#404	44	14,421
IQ	Boys	0	#406	283	13,071
Spain	Boys	0	#410	749	5,610
Austria	Boys	0	#426	17	2,180
CL	Boys	0	#440	248	13,390
MX	Boys	0	#451	794	16,355
BO	Boys	0	#465	129	9,244
CM	Girls	0	#469	72	11,671
RU	Boys	0	#481	25	12,621
HK	Boys	0	#501	27	12,905
IR	Boys	0	#525	28	10,162
BD	Boys	0	#527	50	10,045
Finland	Girls	2026	#535	240	3,895
QA	Boys	0	#538	170	18,093
IN	Girls	0	#539	93	13,121
CM	Boys	0	#540	11	12,054
PE	Boys	0	#590	322	14,506
MY	Boys	0	#628	543	25,439
NG	Girls	0	#636	152	15,093
SG	Boys	0	#657	41	17,960
OM	Boys	0	#659	224	17,948
ZA	Girls	0	#661	587	25,928
TR		0	#805	475	19,440
AE	Boys	0	#816	280	22,615
United States	Boys	2023	#894	5	7,053
Germany	Boys	0	#897	56	5,697
NL	Boys	0	#898	54	5,873
IT	Boys	0	#916	587	10,046
NG	Boys	0	#922	30	16,906
IN	Boys	0	#980	22	16,750
ZA	Boys	0	#1,127	52	25,619

Ana is popular in 97 countries — most recent births per country:

France

Norway

Canada

Ireland

Brussels, Belgium

Scotland, United Kingdom

Switzerland

United States

Belgium

Wallonia, Belgium

Flanders, Belgium

Sweden

New York City (Hispanic), United States

New York City (White, non-Hispanic), United States

Austria

Germany

Spain

Finland

Iceland

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