Total births
573
Girls' name · since 1969
Anjana
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 573 babies named Anjana, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10451
- among girls today
- 573
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
573 babies have been named Anjana since 1969, making it today's #10451 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Anjana recorded 573 times among girls since 1969, holding rank #10451 nationally today, ahead of 41% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #10451 among girls today
- 573 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 41% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anjana is currently the #10451 girls' name in America, more common than 41% of girls - 573 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10451
- among girls today
- 573
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
Anjana vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10451
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 41% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Anjana was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
28 babies were named Anjana in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Anjana compares
573 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Anjana's all-time total is 50% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anjana | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 573 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 48 | 19,840 |
Anjana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anjana's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anjana at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#10,451
Active since
1969
Anjana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Anjana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Anjana's strongest decade.
187 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Anjana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 46
1980s
46 births
- 1990s
1990s
75 births
- 2000s
2000s
176 births
- 2010s
2010s
187 births
- 2020s 49
2020s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 187 births (33% of all-time use).
How Anjana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Anjana's total volume
Anjana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Anjana by state
Where Anjana concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Anjana's total US births 4.7%
Even split
27 of 573 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anjana? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 573 babies named Anjana. Today it holds rank #10451 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2013, with 28 births.
When was Anjana most popular? ▼
Anjana was most popular in the 2010s decade with 187 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Anjana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anjana are California (27 births), Texas (6 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Anjana been used? ▼
Records for Anjana go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Anjana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anjali, Anjelica, Anja, Anjanette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Anjana's data
- Anjana's decade-level peak was the 2010s (187 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anjanas (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Anjana
Nearby Names Like Anjana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anjana
Anjali Girl
#2446 5,822 births
Anjelica Girl
#9689 4,336 births
Anja Girl
#3286 2,797 births
Anjanette Girl
2,563 births
Anjelina Girl
615 births
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Anjana
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891 births · Peak 1980
Talley #10453
360 births · Peak 2000
Sophina #10448
298 births · Peak 2010
Sascha #10454
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Omaira #10447
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Shanika #10455
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Anjana: #10451 Girls' Name - 573 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anjana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Anjana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.