Anna comes from the biblical Hannah (Channah in the Bible) and spent many, many years in the top 25. It originally peaked at number two in 1880, and since then has gone down but remained popular, with a more recent peak of 19 in 2001. It fell below the simpler Ann in the mid-twentieth century, but has now reclaimed its spot as the most popular of the Ann/Anne/Anna set. Even though it’s slipped a little, it still fits in with today’s trend of classic and strong but feminine names, so don’t expect it to take any sort of major dive. Anna’s not just well loved in America -- it’s popular in almost every European and/or English-speaking country, and saints and royals have donned the name for centuries. Just about every language has its own variations too, from the French Anais to the Russian Anya.
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I love this name...It's my name :) ...Anna Kathryn
by akpressleyWhen I do have a baby.. and if it's a girl (I really hope so! I've ALWAYS wanted a girl), I plan on naming it Anna Grace. I've been in love with this name for so long, and it's so sweet, which is what my nature is (=
by sarah333jeanWhen I do have a baby.. and if it's a girl (I really hope so! I've ALWAYS wanted a girl), I plan on naming it Anna Grace. I've been in love with this name for so long, and it's so sweet, which is what my nature is (=
by sarah333jeanAnna Leigh! Hoping for a girl!!
by flowers1219Love this name - my daughter's middle name!
by mkrause2007our little girl will also be anna rose.
by lmh5102My daughter is Anna Marie, due the 13th of October :)
by lovemypeanut123My daughter is Anna Grace!
by mlemonroe2Our little girl will be Anna Grace when she is born in September!!
by inteltiggerI love it! My little girl is Anna Rose :)
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