Meaning & Origin of the name Anona

Anona is a name of Latin origin, historically associated with the goddess of the harvest and the grain supply. It is derived from the word annona, which denoted the yearly yield of crops or a tax paid in kind to the Roman state. During the classical period, the name served as a personification of agricultural prosperity and public welfare. It evolved from its administrative function into a distinct, though relatively rare, feminine given name.

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Gender Usage of the Name Anona

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Anona is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.

Popularity of the Name Anona

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Anona is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.

Popularity of Anona by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesExtremely-Rare—
United KingdomRare1 in every 6.32M births
CanadaRare1 in every 5.18M births
AustraliaExtremely-Rare1 in every 120M births

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Anona ranked #15,214 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Anona shows early signs of usage.

Historically, its best recorded position was #2,078 in 1973. Its lowest recorded position was #15,214 in 2025. Over the last 18 years (2007–2025) the name fell -1049 places (from #14,165 to #15,214).

Characteristics of the Name Anona

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source
CMU
Syllables
3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
Length
5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
Starts with
A — Girl Names Starting with A
Ends with
a — Girl Names Ending in “a”

Name AestheticMethodology

Anona is a three-syllable name with a vowel-open finish that provides a soft, atmospheric sound. Historically linked to the Roman goddess Annona, the name holds a distinct tie to Classical mythology. This connection results in a Mystical & Ancient and Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.

Middle Names For Anona

Middle names used with AnonaMethodology

Anona is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Anona Marie · Anona Kay · Anona Patrice · Anona Lakisha · Anona Rattler

Middle name suggestions for AnonaMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Anona is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Anona Moore · Anona Mills · Anona Marsh · Anona Marks · Anona Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.

Associations of the Name Anona

Natural Name MatchesMethodology

The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Anona. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.

Names Similar to Anona

Sound Like Anona Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Anina · Anwyn · Annina · View all 10 names

Spelled Like Anona Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Anna · Aiona · Anova

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Alma · Arlene · Ariana · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Anona Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Anona”

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