Annah
Every Annah since 1888 — 1,942 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Annah
Annah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,865 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 1,942 American babies have been named Annah. Its peak came in 2001, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Annah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Annah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,865 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,421 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,960 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,183 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,769 |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,957 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,629 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,470 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,821 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,261 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,924 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,186 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,910 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,789 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,668 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,895 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,275 |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,429 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,293 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,918 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,971 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2,999 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,925 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,499 |
| 2001 | 68 | #2,333 |
| 2000 | 60 | #2,510 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,979 |
| 1990 | 39 | #2,902 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,014 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,618 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,144 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,325 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,879 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,369 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,350 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Annah in 2025?
Annah ranked #6,865 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Annah?
1,942 babies have been named Annah in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Annah most popular?
Annah peaked in 2001, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Annah a boy or girl name?
Annah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Annah rising or falling?
Annah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.