Ansa
A girl's name of Finnish origin with 34 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 34 babies have been named Ansa in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Ansa is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ansa is a girl's baby name of Finnish origin, meaning 'virtue,' 'merit,' or 'excellence.' It is a traditional Finnish feminine name with a clean, simple form — and in Finnish, ansa also means 'trap' or 'snare,' giving the name a dual character depending on the cultural reading.
Ansa is extremely rare in U.S. records but has a crisp, modern feel — just four letters, two syllables — that would slot easily into contemporary name trends favoring short, unfussy names. Its Finnish roots give it an understated Nordic character.
EtymologyShow more
Ansa first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1988. First appearing in the 1980s, Ansa emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Finnish classification suggests a path from finnish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ansa has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 12 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Ansa
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Ansa is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ansa are most likely born between 2008 and 2022.
How rare is Ansa?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ansa is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 12 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1988–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | #13744 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12602 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16786 |
| 1999 | 5 | #14580 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11892 |
| 1988 | 5 | #11931 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2022