Boy · #2,732 in 2026

Ananias

Name: Popularity of the name Ananias in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ananias, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,732

Peak Rank

#892 (2024)

Total Babies

995

5-Yr Trend

+35%

1883

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#892

Peak Rank

995

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ananias

Ananias first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1883, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 48 Ananiass were born — ranking #2,705 that year. As of 2026, Ananias ranks #2,732 for baby boys with 47 births, rising sharply (+35% over the past five years). In total, more than 995 Ananiass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ananias

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ananias is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Anania
Anemias
Ananya
Ananda
Anani
Anconeus
Ananta
Ananas
Omanis
Announces
Ononis
Amantes

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ananias

What does the name Ananias mean?

Ananias is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1883. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ananias in 2026?

In 2026, Ananias ranks #2,732 among boys' names in the U.S., with 47 babies given the name that year.

When was Ananias most popular?

Ananias reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #892 that year with 48 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ananias most popular?

Ananias has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ananias.

Is Ananias a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ananias is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ananias?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ananias include Crockett, Amado, Ceasar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ananias

Ananias is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 995 births in the dataset. Ananias's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #892. Use the chart and map above to compare Ananias's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.