Girl
Hebrew
2 syllables
Ana
AH-nah
/ˈɑː.nə/
"Full of grace" — the crisp, pan-cultural heart of the beloved Anna name family
Ana is a short form of Anna, from the Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor. It is the dominant spelling of the name in Spanish, Portuguese, and several Slavic languages, giving it a truly international character. While Anna with double N is more common in English-speaking countries, Ana is widely beloved and ranked in the top 200 in the United States.
Quick Facts
Letters3
SyllablesA · na
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Root WordChannah
MeaningGrace, favor
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2010
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 26
Nicknames
AnnieAniNan
About the Name Ana
Ana means grace or favor, from the Hebrew Channah. It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Anna, one of the world's most beloved names.
Ana comes from Hebrew through Latin and Spanish/Portuguese. It is the standard spelling in Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Ana consistently ranks in the US top 200 and is very popular across Latin America, Portugal, Spain, and several Eastern European countries.
Ana Sofia, Ana Grace, and Ana Maria are beautiful, classic combinations that suit the name's simple, universal elegance.
Anas are often described as graceful, warm, and dependable — a name that carries timeless dignity and genuine kindness.
Ana with one N is the Spanish and Portuguese spelling. Anna with two N's is more common in English and Germanic languages. Both are widely used and recognized.
Personality of Ana
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Ana
Creativity
74%
Elegance
82%
Independence
76%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
74%
Warmth
88%
Famous People Named Ana
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Ana de Armas
Cuban-Spanish actress known for Knives Out and No Time to Die
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Ana Ivanovic
Serbian tennis player and former world number one
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Ana (Frozen)
Courageous princess character in Disney's Frozen
Middle Names for Ana
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Ana
Ana Sofia
Ana Maria
Ana Grace
Ana Lucia
Ana Victoria
Ana Elena
Ana Cristina
Ana Isabel
Ana Paula
Ana Belen
Names Similar to Ana
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Ana
800 BC
Hannah (Channah) appears in Hebrew scripture as the mother of Samuel
1300
Ana established as the dominant Spanish and Portuguese form of Anna
1990
Ana enters the US top 300 as Hispanic immigration increases
2010
Ana reaches peak US popularity, ranking in the top 150
Numerology & Symbolism of Ana
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
2
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Soft Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lily
Ana Around the World
How Ana is written in different languages and scripts
آنا
Arabic
アナ
Japanese
Анна
Russian
아나
Korean
安娜
Chinese
Άνα
Greek
आना
Hindi
חַנָּה
Hebrew
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