Anah
Meaning of Anah
Anah is a concise, vowel-rich female name of Hebrew origin meaning “answer” or “grace,” with parallel roots in Arabic where it conveys “peaceful” or “compassionate” undertones. Pronounced AH-nuh (/ˈɑnə/), it first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1921 and reached its highest rank (#602) in 1927. The name enjoyed a modest resurgence in the early 2000s—peaking at 30 births in 2002 (rank #873)—and in recent years annual tallies have hovered in the single or low-teen range. In 2024, five American girls received the name (rank #945), underscoring its rare but persistent presence. Its short, melodic form resonates in Latin American contexts, where Spanish-speaking parents value its link to Ana and its distinctive final “h.” Anah thus bridges ancient Semitic heritage and contemporary multicultural trends, offering a succinct expression of grace and calm for modern families.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AH-nuh (/ˈɑnə/)
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