Gender: Female
Origin: Slovenian/Croatian/Serbian
Meaning: Full of Grace, God is Gracious, God has Shown Favor
Pronunciation: AA N JH AH
Popularity Rank: #1,471
Anja is a variant of the name Anna, which means 'grace' or 'favor' in Hebrew. It is a popular name in Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia, with a strong and elegant sound.
The name Anja is of Slovenian/Croatian/Serbian origin and means Full of Grace, God is Gracious, God has Shown Favor, Form for Anna, Favor, Grace (1). It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Anja is commonly found in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and 76 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA N JH AH
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Anja is recorded 45,246 times globally, ranking it as the 1,471th most common name worldwide.
Anja is most prevalent in Germany, with 21,148 occurrences, making it the 29th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Anja is found among 1 in every 17 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #29 | 1 : 17 |
| Netherlands | #72 | 1 : 40 |
| Belgium | #193 | 1 : 104 |
| Finland | #202 | 1 : 81 |
| Austria | #166 | 1 : 83 |
| Denmark | #99 | 1 : 71 |
| Switzerland | #216 | 1 : 163 |
| Croatia | #160 | 1 : 42 |
| Slovenia | #12 | 1 : 39 |
| South Africa | #2,627 | 1 : 3,453 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Anja from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:34 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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