Names like Anya
If Anya is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Russian classics to names with a similar sound. Anya has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Sasha, Nina, Kira and Tamya.
24 girl names like Anya
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- Sasha#684Sasha is a short form of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning "defending warrior" or "helper…Also Russian2 syllables
- Nina#324Nina commonly means "little girl" or "grace".Also Russian2 syllables
- Kira#385Kira has a couple of meanings depending on where it comes from.2 syllables
- TamyaIt's likely a variant of "Tamara," meaning "palm tree."Also RussianSame “-ya” ending
- TayaTaya is often a short form of Tatiana, meaning "fairy queen" or "princess."Also RussianSame “-ya” ending
- ZoyaZoya means "life".Also RussianSame “-ya” ending
- SonyaSonya is a Russian short form of Sophia, which means "wisdom".Also RussianSame “-ya” ending
- Tiana#598Tiana is often considered a short form of Tatiana, meaning "princess" or "fairy queen."Also Russian
- Raya#369Raya means "friend".Same “-ya” ending2 syllables
- Aliya#823Aliya means "ascending" or "rising".Same “-ya” ending
- Itzel#359Itzel means "rainbow lady" or "rainbow goddess." It's associated with medicine and…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Vera#205It means "faith" or "truth."Also Russian2 syllables
- NatashaNatasha means "born on Christmas Day." It's a Russian short form of Natalia.Also Russian
- Alanna#280This name comes from an Irish word meaning 'darling child.' It can also mean 'beautiful'…Similar popularity curve
- Mya#444Mya is often considered a short form of Maya, which can mean "good mother" or "illusion"…Same “-ya” ending
- Heidi#340Heidi is a short form of the name Adelheid, which means "noble kind" or "nobly cheerful."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Adhara#370This name comes from an Arabic word that refers to a bright star in the constellation…
- Lara#693Lara is a short form of Larissa, a Greek city.Also Russian2 syllables
- Danna#394The name Danna means "God is my judge" or "to judge." It's often associated with…2 syllables
- MaiyaMaiya has different meanings depending on the origin.Same “-ya” ending2 syllables
- Miley#338Miley is often considered a diminutive of Emily or Amelia.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Chaya#588This name means "life." It's a beautiful reminder of the preciousness and vitality of…Same “-ya” ending2 syllables
- Kayla#364Kayla means "slim and fair." It's often seen as a modern variation of the Irish name…2 syllables
- TatianaIt means "fairy queen" or "princess."Also Russian
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- What names are similar to Anya?
- Names with a similar style to Anya include Sasha, Nina, Kira, Tamya, Taya and Zoya.
- How are these names matched to Anya?
- Each name is compared with Anya on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Anya has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Russian names are like Anya?
- Sasha, Nina, Tamya, Taya and Zoya share Anya's Russian roots.