Aneta

A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 845 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A city and town in North Dakota.

Aneta is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a Central and Eastern European diminutive of Anna, derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The name is particularly common in Czech, Slovak, and Polish naming traditions.

Aneta brings the universal warmth of Anna into a slightly more exotic form, with the -eta ending giving it a Mediterranean or Slavic feel that distinguishes it from the more familiar Annette. It arrived in American records primarily through immigrant communities from Central Europe.

EtymologyShow more

Aneta is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.

In the U.S., Aneta has been recorded as a girl's name since 1902, with 845 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

845

Total births

Since 1902

1948

Peak

18 births

1902

First recorded

119 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Aneta has 91+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1902.

First appeared: 1902Peak: 1948 (18 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Aneta
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	6	#13585	▼
2010s	32	#14945	—
2000s	35	#12953	▼
1990s	108	#7386	▲
1980s	80	#7726	▲
1970s	57	#7654	▼
1960s	71	#5201	▼
1950s	99	#3976	▼
1940s	114	#2716	▲
1930s	103	#2605	▲
1920s	87	#3554	▲
1910s	47	#3295	▲
1900s	6	#1607	—

The Story of Aneta

A Baby Boomer name

Peaking in 1948, Aneta is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Aneta are most likely born between 1938 and 1958.

How rare is Aneta?

With 845 total births on record, Aneta remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1902, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1940s with 114 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Aneta by the numbers

Would fill 18 school buses
Meeting one Aneta per day would take 2.3 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(91 years, 1902–2020)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Aneta
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2020	6	#13585	+1 (20.0%)
2016	5	#16464	0
2015	5	#16637	0
2014	5	#16751	-6 (-54.5%)
2012	11	#9763	+5 (83.3%)
2010	6	#15112	0
2007	6	#15659	-2 (-25.0%)
2004	8	#11714	+2 (33.3%)
2003	6	#13996	-2 (-25.0%)
2002	8	#11206	+1 (14.3%)
2001	7	#12190	-5 (-41.7%)
1999	12	#7756	+4 (50.0%)
1997	8	#9866	-9 (-52.9%)
1996	17	#5543	+4 (30.8%)
1995	13	#6660	0
1994	13	#6702	0
1993	13	#6638	+4 (44.4%)
1992	9	#8781	-4 (-30.8%)
1991	13	#6615	+3 (30.0%)
1990	10	#7911	-3 (-23.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aneta a boy's or girl's name?

Aneta is primarily a girl's name.

When was Aneta most popular?

Aneta reached its peak popularity in 1948 with 18 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Aneta?

Aneta is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 845 babies in the U.S. since 1902. Its peak was in 1948.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1902–2020