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Anamaria

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Pronounced ah-nah-mah-REE-ah /ɑ.nɑ.mɑˈri.ɑ/High

Meaning: Compound of Anna, 'grace', and Maria, the great matriarch name often linked to 'beloved'High

In 30 seconds: Two of history's most-loved names fused into one breath: Anamaria runs Anna's grace straight into Maria's devotion. Half of Europe's grandmothers approve.
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Origin HighSpanish, Hebrew, Romanian
MeaningCompound of Anna, 'grace', and Maria, the great matriarch name often linked to 'beloved'
U.S. rank (2025)#4888 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119302025

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

Anamaria fuses Anna — Greek form of Hebrew Channah, 'grace' — with Maria, whose ancient source Miryam carries proposed meanings from 'beloved' to 'sea'. The compound thrives wherever Catholic and Orthodox naming does: Spain and Latin America (Ana María), Romania (Ana-Maria), Italy (Annamaria), the Philippines.

Written solid, the name reflects modern registration habits that fuse traditional pairs. In the U.S. it is rare, with Romanian and Hispanic families its main keepers; Annamarie and Ana Maria circulate alongside.

Did you know? In Christian tradition Anne is the mother of Mary — so Anamaria joins mother and daughter in a single name, a quiet two-generation tribute.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Ana María — compound background

Variations

Ana MariaAnnamariaAnnemarie

Nicknames

AnaMariAnnie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Anamaria Marinca (1978-)
    Romanian actress who starred in the Palme d'Or winner 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days

If you like Anamaria…

Annamarie— the French-English styling of the same compound
Mariana— the same two names fused in reverse order
Anabella— a fellow Ana- compound with a different finish
Rosemarie— another two-classic Catholic compound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anamaria mean?

Anamaria is a compound of Anna, meaning 'grace', and Maria, the matriarch name often linked to 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Anamaria?

It's said ah-nah-mah-REE-ah /ɑ.nɑ.mɑˈri.ɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Anamaria a boy or girl name?

Anamaria is a girl's name.

How popular is Anamaria?

Anamaria is rare in the U.S. and traditional across Romania, Spain, and Latin America.

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