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Anay

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-ay /ˈæn.eɪ/Medium

Meaning: GoatMedium

In 30 seconds: Anay is given here as a Spanish boy's name with the meaning 'goat.'

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Origin MediumSpanish

MeaningGoat

U.S. rank (2025)#2646 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births49 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,287

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Anay is listed as a Spanish name meaning 'goat.' It is brief and open-sounding, built on two light syllables. There is little more attached to it in the record beyond that meaning and origin.

The name reads softly, with the stress falling on the second syllable, and would be easy to say in either English or Spanish.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Anay is 'goat', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Anay — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anay mean?

Anay is usually explained as meaning 'goat' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Anay?

It's commonly said AN-ay /ˈæn.eɪ/.

Is Anay a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Anay is used as a boy name.

How popular is Anay?

In 2024, Anay ranked #2783 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.