Will my child share the name Anayra with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Anayra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anayra in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anayra becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anayra is declining: down 822 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #1,288 in 2023.

Is Anayra a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anayra is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Anayra a popular baby name in the United States?

Anayra does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Anayra is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anayra in their class.

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About the Name Anayra

Anayra has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 383 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #1288 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2017.

Anayra is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anayra in their class.