Ana

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Ana

Gender: Feminine
Language: Spanish
Etymology:
Ana, or Aña, is the Spanish form of Hannah. Originally it meant “God Has Favored Me,” “Grace, Graceful,” or “Prayer.”

History:
In the United States, Ana is usually only given to girls of Hispanic decent. Its diminutive, Anita, has traditionally had a wider appeal.
Please see Hannah, or Anna, for additional information.

Pronunciation: an-yah.

Diminutives: Anita.

See also: Anita.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Ana María Matute (1926-)
Spanish novelist.
Ana Blandiana (1942-)
Romanian poet. Originally named Otilia Valeria Coman Rusan.
Ana Castillo (1953-)
American poet.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.162 % named Anita
0.120 % named Ana

Popularity of Ana:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 358th most popular.
1910-1920: 286th most popular.
1920-1930: 212th most popular.
1930-1940: 153rd most popular.
1940-1950: 156th most popular.
1950-1960: 186th most popular.
1960-1970: 201st most popular.
1970-1980: 182nd most popular.
1980-1990: 164th most popular.
1990: 78th most popular.
1991: 90th most popular.
1992: 101st most popular.
1993: 103rd most popular.
1994: 115th most popular.
1995: 115th most popular.
1996: 121st most popular.
1997: 124th most popular.
1998: 138th most popular.
1999: 146th most popular.
2000: 134th most popular.
2001: 132nd most popular.
2002: 130th most popular.
2003: 127th most popular.

In France...
1900-1969: N/A
1970: 173rd most popular.
1975: 164th most popular.
1980-2000: N/A