Ana
AH-nuh /ˈɑː.nə/
Meaning of Ana
Ana is the Spanish and Portuguese short form of Anna / Hannah, from the Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥannah) — 'grace' or 'favour.' While Anna is the fuller form and Hannah the original Hebrew, Ana is the standard single-n spelling across Iberian languages. It functions as both a stand-alone name and as a prefix in compound names (Ana Clara, Ana Beatriz, Ana Luísa) that are common in Brazilian and Portuguese naming tradition.
How to pronounce Ana
In Portuguese and Spanish: AH-na (first vowel more open than English).
Current popularity of Ana
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal (INE) | 2024 | #6 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #14 |
| Brazil (IBGE) | 2024 | #3 |
Notable bearers of Ana
Ana de Armas (actor); Ana Moura (fado singer); Ana (various Iberian royals).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31