Anha
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 19 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Anha, you're looking at a name that fewer than 19 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Anha a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Anha ranks #15427 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Anha is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning "happiness" or "joy." It is a short, lyrical name used across Arab-speaking communities and has gained recognition in popular culture through the character Anha in the TV series Game of Thrones, where it means "moon" in Dothraki.
Anha's brevity is its strength — just four letters that carry a generous meaning, making it a beautiful choice for families who value simplicity and warmth.
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In the American context, Anha is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2020–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Anha is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #15427), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anha has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2020.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 19 | #13425 | — |
The Story of Anha
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Anha is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Anha are most likely born between 2020 and 2024.
How rare is Anha?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Anha — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2020, peaked in the 2020s with 19 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2020–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #15427 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11259 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13588 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2020–2024