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Anan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-nahn /ˈɑː.nɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A short name found in more than one tradition: a Hebrew name linked to anan ('cloud'), borne by figures in the Hebrew Bible, and an Akan (Ghanaian) name. Carried honestly across its routes.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of two traditions: Anan is Hebrew ('cloud') and also an Akan name (said 'AH-nahn'). Routes vary, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, Akan
MeaningA short name found in more than one tradition: a Hebrew name linked to anan ('cloud'), borne by figures in the Hebrew Bible, and an Akan (Ghanaian) name. Carried honestly across its routes.
U.S. rank (2023)#12351 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419832023

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

Anan is a short name found in more than one culture: in Hebrew it is linked to anan ('cloud') and borne by biblical figures, while among the Akan of Ghana it is a distinct name. We note both routes honestly rather than fix one — rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-nahn').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, short, and multi-rooted.

Did you know? Anan appears in more than one tradition — a Hebrew name linked to anan ('cloud'), found in the Hebrew Bible, and an Akan name of Ghana — carried honestly across its routes (said 'AH-nahn').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Anan — Hebrew ('cloud'); also Akan (Ghanaian); routes vary

Variations

AnunAnnanAnaan

Nicknames

AnaNan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anan mean?

Anan is a Hebrew name linked to 'cloud' and also an Akan (Ghanaian) name; the routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Anan?

It's said AH-nahn /ˈɑː.nɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anan a boy or girl name?

Anan is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Anan?

Anan is rare in the U.S.

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