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Anania

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-NAH-nee-uh /əˈnɑ.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: Anania is a form of Ananias (Greek) / Hananiah (Hebrew), meaning 'the Lord is gracious' or 'God has favored,' from 'hanan' ('grace') and 'Yah.' It appears in both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament and is used across Ethiopian and Eastern Christian traditions.Medium

In 30 seconds: Anania is a form of Ananias/Hananiah — 'the Lord is gracious' (said 'uh-NAH-nee-uh'). Melodic and faith-rooted.
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MeaningAnania is a form of Ananias (Greek) / Hananiah (Hebrew), meaning 'the Lord is gracious' or 'God has favored,' from 'hanan' ('grace') and 'Yah.' It appears in both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament and is used across Ethiopian and Eastern Christian traditions.
U.S. rank (2024)#10991 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 54

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720122024

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

Anania is a form of Ananias/Hananiah, 'the Lord is gracious,' from 'hanan' + 'Yah.' Borne by figures in both testaments and cherished in Ethiopian and Eastern Christian naming, it reads as a lyrical heritage name (said 'uh-NAH-nee-uh').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a scripture-rooted pick. Rare, melodic, and faithful.

Did you know? Anania joins 'hanan' ('grace') with 'Yah' — 'the Lord is gracious' — and appears in both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament (said 'uh-NAH-nee-uh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Anania — Form of Ananias/Hananiah; 'the Lord is gracious'

Variations

AnaniasHananiahAnani

Nicknames

AnaNani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anania mean?

Anania is a form of Ananias/Hananiah, 'the Lord is gracious,' from 'hanan' ('grace') and 'Yah.'

How do you pronounce Anania?

It's said uh-NAH-nee-uh /əˈnɑ.ni.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anania a boy or girl name?

Anania is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Anania?

Anania is an uncommon, scripture-rooted name in the U.S.

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