The baby name Anjah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AN-yuh — /ˈæn.jə/,AHN-yah — /ˈan.ja/.
The baby name Anjah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AN-yuh — /ˈæn.jə/,AHN-yah — /ˈan.ja/.
Anjah is in Origin.
Anjah is a modern variant of Anja, the pan-European diminutive of Anna derived from Hebrew Channah, meaning “grace” or “favor.” In its source languages, the j is pronounced like y, giving AHN-yah; some English speakers render it AN-jah. The -h ending is a contemporary stylistic flourish, echoing spellings such as Sarah and Hannah and lending the name a softer, distinctive finish.
Usage of the root name Anna is ancient and widespread, sustained by biblical and saintly associations (notably Saint Anne), while Anja gained strong footing across Germanic, Slavic, and Nordic countries in the 20th century. Anjah itself is rare and most common in Anglophone contexts seeking a unique twist on a familiar sound. Close variants and relatives include Anja (German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Slavic), Anya (English/Russian transliteration), Ania (Polish), Anna/Anne, Hanna/Hannah, and Annie. Possible nicknames are Anj and Ani.
Anjah is rarely chosen. In all, it turns up just 43 times, across 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #539 | 12 | 12,054 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #554 | 7 | 11,671 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Anjah is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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