Grace, favor, or answer to prayer
Aneya is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variant of the Hebrew name Anya or Hannah, meaning grace, or the Sanskrit name Anaya, which can mean completely free or misfortune-less. In a modern American context, it is frequently chosen for its melodic sound and international appeal.
Less common today
Aneya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,032 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
