Anayra
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "without beginning or end".
Name Census estimates that about 345 living Americans carry the first name Anayra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anayra today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anayra births was 2020 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anayra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Anayra with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
345
~ 1 in 993,491 Americans
Peak year
2020
70 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,922
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Anayra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anayra from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 293 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anayra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anayra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anayras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Anayra, while New York, Massachusetts, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anayra
The given name Anayra has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient and classical language of the Indian subcontinent. Its roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which dates from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name Anayra is derived from the Sanskrit word "Anaya," which means "one who leads" or "guide."
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, several references can be found to the name Anayra or its variations. It was often used to describe individuals who were regarded as leaders, guides, or mentors in their respective fields or communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anayra can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this epic, Anayra is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi who imparted wisdom and guidance to the protagonists.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anayra. One such figure was Anayra Bhatta, a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived during the 7th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
Another prominent figure with the name Anayra was Anayra Devi, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1923 to 2004. She was widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of the Bharatanatyam dance form and was instrumental in reviving and popularizing this classical Indian dance style.
In the literary realm, Anayra Chatterjee was a prominent Indian writer and poet who lived from 1877 to 1946. She was a pioneering figure in the Bengali literary renaissance and is known for her works that explored themes of feminism, social reform, and the emancipation of women.
Anayra Kumari was a renowned Indian actress who graced the silver screen from the 1930s to the 1960s. She was one of the first leading ladies of Indian cinema and is remembered for her performances in several iconic films of that era.
Lastly, Anayra Bhattacharya was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who lived from 1905 to 1989. She played an active role in the Indian independence movement and was a staunch advocate for women's rights and social reforms.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Anayra throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their times.
People
Anayra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anayra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anayra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anayra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 345 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anayra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 993,491 US residents.
Is Anayra a common name?
We classify Anayra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 347 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anayra most popular?
The single biggest year for Anayra was 2020, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anayra is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anayra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anayra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anayra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anayra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anayra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anayra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Anayra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.