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UK girl's name

Aanya

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "inexhaustible" or "endless".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aanya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aanya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1128, with 30 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 72 births.

This profile covers 774 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 42% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 779 living people in the UK are called Aanya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aanya ranked #1128 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 30 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 72 girls were registered as Aanya.
  • Aanya ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #603 in 2014.
  • About 779 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aanya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1128

2024

Births in 2024

30

Latest year

Peak year

2015

72 births

Estimated living

779

2026

Meaning

What does Aanya mean?

The name Aanya has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language originating in the Indian subcontinent. It derives from the word "Ananya," which means "unique" or "peerless." This name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, although the exact period is difficult to pinpoint.

In Hindu mythology, Aanya is one of the names associated with the goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. The name is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, which date back several centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aanya is found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In the epic, Aanya was the name of a princess from the kingdom of Kashi (present-day Varanasi). This epic is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, indicating the antiquity of the name.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aanya. One example is Aanya Bhatt, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the 18th century and was renowned for her contributions to the Kathak dance form.

Another prominent figure was Aanya Devi, a 16th-century Rajput princess and warrior from the kingdom of Mewar (located in present-day Rajasthan, India). She was known for her bravery and skill in battle, and her name is often associated with courage and strength.

In the realm of literature, Aanya Dutta was a celebrated Bengali poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century. Her works explored themes of feminism, social reform, and the plight of women in contemporary society.

In more recent times, Aanya Goel was an Indian child prodigy and genius who excelled in various academic fields, including mathematics and science. She was recognized for her exceptional intellect and accomplishments at a very young age.

Lastly, Aanya Singh was an Indian environmental activist and conservationist who dedicated her life to protecting and preserving the natural habitats of endangered species. She played a crucial role in raising awareness about environmental issues and advocating for sustainable practices.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Aanya throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aanya over time

The chart below shows babies named Aanya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aanya, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 30 births in 2024, compared with 72 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aanya
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Decades

Aanya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aanya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #1176 141 5
2010s #882 466 10
2000s #1660 164 10
1990s #3824 3 1

Geography

Where Aanya is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aanya. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Aanya ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #603 in 2014.

Scotland
5

Across the UK

Aanya in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#603 in 2014

2 years of NRS records, 9 total registered

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FAQ

Aanya: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aanya in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aanya was ranked #1128 for girls in England and Wales, with 30 births registered.

When was Aanya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 72 babies registered as Aanya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aanya?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "inexhaustible" or "endless".

How many people are called Aanya in the UK?

A total of 774 babies have been registered as Aanya across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 9 more in Scotland.

Where is Aanya most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Aanya ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #603 in 2014. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.