Quick answers about Anaya
How many people are named Anaya?
An estimated 17,802 living Americans are named Anaya.
How rare is Anaya?
Anaya is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 911 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Anaya?
The median age of a living American named Anaya is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 19 years old.
Is Anaya still popular?
Yes. Anaya is holding steady, with 911 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Anaya most common?
Anaya has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appears 2.6× more often than the national baseline.
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Anaya broke out in District of Columbia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey (2008) and became over-represented in 20 states over 16 years.
Broke out: District of Columbia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey, 2008 · over-represented in 20 states over 16 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
Holdout