Anya is the Russian and Slavic diminutive of Anna — itself from the Hebrew Channah, meaning "grace" or "favour." In Russian and Ukrainian families, Anya is one of the most common affectionate forms of Anna, used widely both for children and adults.
Anya has appeared in the U.S. top 1000 since 2003 and has been rising. The actress Anya Taylor-Joy (Argentine-British, of mixed European heritage) brought the name into Hollywood prominence with her starring role in The Queen's Gambit. Today it sits comfortably in the U.S. top 400.
Anya reduces to five — the number of curiosity and quiet adventure.