Anija
girl nameAnija entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #4179 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
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rank today
#4179
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #10821 |
| 2000s | #5219 |
| 2010s | #11828 |
| 2020s | #13592 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Anija are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Anija alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Anija in 2025?
- Anija is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Anija most popular?
- Anija peaked in 2002, reaching #4179 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Anija with classmates?
- Anija will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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