Gracious
Anania is a variant of the Hebrew name Ananias or Hananiah. It appears in the Old Testament and refers to the divine favor or grace of God. While rare in the United States, it retains a rhythmic, melodic quality common in Mediterranean and East African cultures.
Less common today
Anania isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,777 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
7th-century Armenian mathematician and astronomer
Ethiopian long-distance runner
