God answered or completely free
Annaya is a name with multiple potential roots. In a Hebrew context, it is often viewed as a variant of Anaiah, meaning 'God has answered.' Alternatively, it is frequently associated with the Sanskrit word 'Ananya,' which translates to 'unique' or 'matchless,' or the Arabic 'Inaya,' meaning 'concern' or 'protection.'
Less common today
Annaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,359 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning American children's book author
A character in the science fiction series Animorphs · Animorphs
