Boy · #3,985 in 2026

Anav

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

Current Rank

#3,985

Peak Rank

#3,558 (2023)

Total Babies

275

5-Yr Trend

+30%

2011

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#3558

Peak Rank

275

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Anav

Anav first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 32 Anavs were born — ranking #3,558 that year. As of 2026, Anav ranks #3,985 for baby boys with 27 births, rising sharply (+30% over the past five years). In total, more than 275 Anavs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Anav

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

Anniv
Anna
Ana
Anah
Aena
Anae
Anv
Amove
Yaniv
Annie
Ama
Ano

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anav

What does the name Anav mean?

Anav is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Anav in 2026?

In 2026, Anav ranks #3,985 among boys' names in the U.S., with 27 babies given the name that year.

When was Anav most popular?

Anav reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,558 that year with 32 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Anav a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Anav?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anav include Forman, Lara, Tenny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Anav

Anav is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 275 births in the dataset. Anav's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,558. Use the chart and map above to compare Anav'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.