UK girl's name
Anayra
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "without beginning or end".
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.
Anayra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anayra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2000, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 25 births.
This profile covers 98 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2017 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 98 living people in the UK are called Anayra. 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
- • Anayra ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 25 girls were registered as Anayra.
- • About 98 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anayra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2000
2024
Births in 2024
14
Latest year
Peak year
2023
25 births
Estimated living
98
2026
Meaning
What does Anayra mean?
The given name Anayra has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient and classical language of the Indian subcontinent. Its roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which dates from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name Anayra is derived from the Sanskrit word "Anaya," which means "one who leads" or "guide."
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, several references can be found to the name Anayra or its variations. It was often used to describe individuals who were regarded as leaders, guides, or mentors in their respective fields or communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anayra can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this epic, Anayra is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi who imparted wisdom and guidance to the protagonists.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anayra. One such figure was Anayra Bhatta, a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived during the 7th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
Another prominent figure with the name Anayra was Anayra Devi, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1923 to 2004. She was widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of the Bharatanatyam dance form and was instrumental in reviving and popularizing this classical Indian dance style.
In the literary realm, Anayra Chatterjee was a prominent Indian writer and poet who lived from 1877 to 1946. She was a pioneering figure in the Bengali literary renaissance and is known for her works that explored themes of feminism, social reform, and the emancipation of women.
Anayra Kumari was a renowned Indian actress who graced the silver screen from the 1930s to the 1960s. She was one of the first leading ladies of Indian cinema and is remembered for her performances in several iconic films of that era.
Lastly, Anayra Bhattacharya was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who lived from 1905 to 1989. She played an active role in the Indian independence movement and was a staunch advocate for women's rights and social reforms.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Anayra throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anayra over time
The chart below shows babies named Anayra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 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 Anayra, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 25 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anayra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anayra 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 | #1618 | 94 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4763 | 4 | 1 |
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- Amber 31,922
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- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Anayra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anayra in the UK right now?
In 2024, Anayra was ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.
When was Anayra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 25 babies registered as Anayra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anayra?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "without beginning or end".
How many people are called Anayra in the UK?
A total of 98 babies have been registered as Anayra across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.