Anaja: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahn-ahj-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A unique blend of Ana and Ja, loosely meaning "graceful gift."

Anaja is a name with African and Swahili origins, meaning "beautiful" or "bright." It is a gender-neutral name that has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique and meaningful nature. The name Anaja symbolizes beauty and light, making it a fitting choice for parents who want to bestow these qualities on their child. Over time, the use of Anaja has increased, reflecting its growing appeal in diverse cultural contexts. The name's importance lies in its ability to represent positive attributes like beauty and brightness.

Anaja Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Anaja is currently #26405 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Anaja is currently #15168 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Anaja is currently #12912 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Anaja is currently #7375 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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