Anna in Chinese
Anna in Chinese is 安娜 (Ān Nà).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- grace, favor
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin, generally understood to mean "grace, favor". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Spellings pronounced the same way include Ana, which share the transliteration 安娜.
3 ways to write Anna
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
安娜
Ān Nà
The standard transliteration of Anna: 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), 娜 (nà, "graceful, elegant"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Syllable by syllable: 安 (ān) carries "an", 娜 (nà) carries "na". The tone contour is 1-4 (high level, falling).
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 娜
nà
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
graceful, elegant
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
惠安
Huì Ān
Inspired by "grace, favor": 惠 (huì, "kindness, favor") + 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), expressing grace and kindness.
Why these characters?
Because Anna is linked to "grace", the name leads with 惠 (kindness, favor); 安 (peace, safety) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 惠
huì
Tone 4 · 12 strokes (simplified)
kindness, favor
- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
安温
Ān Wēn
安 (ān, "peace, safety") + 温 (wēn, "warm, gentle"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 安 (ān), the same opening character as the transliteration 安娜, for the "an" sound, and replaces the rest with 温 ("warm, gentle") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 温
wēn
Tone 1 · 13 strokes (simplified)
warm, gentle
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Recent US usage of Anna
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Anna ranked 79 among names recorded for girls, with 17,726 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 888,505 girls named Anna since 1880, with the high point in 1918 (15,666 births) and the busiest decade being the 1920s. Between 1990 and 2017 it held roughly steady, from #45 to #53 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak decade
- 1920s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 888,505
More About Anna in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Anna offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Anna, you'll find options that work for you.
Anna is also spelled Ana — both names use the same Chinese transliteration.
Names with the same root meaning include Hannah in Chinese, Nancy in Chinese, and Anne in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Ana in Chinese, Hannah in Chinese, and Nancy in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Anne in Chinese, Kimberly in Chinese, Katherine in Chinese, Danielle in Chinese, and Heather in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Anna, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Anna to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Anna translated into Chinese?
安娜 (Ān Nà), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 安娜 have?
15 strokes in simplified form; per character: 安 6, 娜 9.
Do Anna and Ana have the same Chinese name?
Yes. Both are written 安娜, because Chinese transliteration follows pronunciation rather than English spelling.