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Anabia

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Pronounced an-AB-ya /æn.ˈæb.jə/Medium

Meaning: To returnMedium

In 30 seconds: Anabia is an Urdu name carrying the sense 'to return'.
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Origin MediumUrdu, Indian
MeaningTo return
U.S. rank (2025)#1943 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births99 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 794

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520092025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Used in Urdu-speaking communities, Anabia is given the meaning 'to return'. It is a modern, widely liked girls' name in South Asian Muslim families. The spelling Anabiya is a common alternative.

Its four light syllables give it a flowing, melodic sound that has helped its popularity.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Anabia is 'to return', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Anabia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anabia mean?

Anabia is usually explained as meaning 'to return' and is most often linked with Urdu tradition.

How do you pronounce Anabia?

It's commonly said an-AB-ya /æn.ˈæb.jə/.

Is Anabia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Anabia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Anabia?

In 2024, Anabia ranked #2094 in the U.S. for girls, with 91 births recorded.

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