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Anala

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Pronounced ə-NAH-lah /əˈnɑ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit anala, 'fire' — a name of the fire (and of Agni, the fire god; also one of the Vasus)Medium

In 30 seconds: Fire itself: Anala is Sanskrit for 'fire'. Warm, bright, and spirited.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit anala, 'fire' — a name of the fire (and of Agni, the fire god; also one of the Vasus)
U.S. rank (2025)#11007 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320022025

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

Anala comes from Sanskrit anala, 'fire' — a name of the sacred fire and of Agni, the Hindu fire god (and one of the eight Vasus, elemental deities). A warm, bright name across India, used for both sexes, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, fire at the root, and spirited.

Did you know? Anala means 'fire' in Sanskrit — a name of the sacred fire and of Agni, the fire god (and one of the Vasus); a warm, bright, spirited name.
Overall data confidence 72%
Sanskrit references — anala — etymology

Variations

AnilaAnalaa

Nicknames

Ana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anala mean?

Anala is Sanskrit for 'fire' — a name of the fire god Agni.

How do you pronounce Anala?

It's said ə-NAH-lah /əˈnɑ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anala a boy or girl name?

Anala is a girl's name (used for both).

How popular is Anala?

Anala is a rare name in the U.S.

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