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Anah

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How to Pronounce Anah

Pronounced AH-nuh /ΛˆΙ‘.nΙ™/Medium

Meaning: Anah is used as a feminine form close to Ana and Hannah, from Hebrew Channah, 'grace, favor'. The spelling also matches a biblical name in Genesis borne by a member of Esau's line. Modern American use around 2002 reads chiefly as a variant of Ana.Low

In 30 seconds: Anah is a soft feminine form close to Ana and Hannah, tied to 'grace'. It saw faint use around 2002 (said 'AH-nuh').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningAnah is used as a feminine form close to Ana and Hannah, from Hebrew Channah, 'grace, favor'. The spelling also matches a biblical name in Genesis borne by a member of Esau's line. Modern American use around 2002 reads chiefly as a variant of Ana.
U.S. rank (2024)#15404 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 435
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200219212024

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

Anah functions as a form of Ana or Hannah, from Hebrew Channah, 'grace, favor'. The same spelling appears as a biblical name in Genesis, but modern use points to the Ana family.

It was always rare - only a few dozen girls a year around its high point near 2002 - a quiet modern variant. It reads as a simple, gentle form of a very old name.

Did you know? The spelling Anah also appears in the Book of Genesis, though today the name reads mainly as a gentle variant of Ana and Hannah.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Anah β€” form of Ana/Hannah < Hebrew Channah 'grace'; also biblical

Variations

AnaAnnaHannah

Nicknames

AnaAnnie

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Anaβ€” the closest and simplest relative of Anah
Annaβ€” a classic form of the same 'grace' name
Hannahβ€” the fuller Hebrew source name
Anyaβ€” a related Slavic form of Anna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anah mean?

Anah is a form of Ana or Hannah, from Hebrew for 'grace, favor'; it is also a biblical name.

How do you pronounce Anah?

It's said AH-nuh /ΛˆΙ‘.nΙ™/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anah a boy or girl name?

Anah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Anah?

Anah has always been rare, a gentle modern variant of Ana and Hannah.

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