 The first is usually translated as “existing, located”, and the second as “mountain range, rock, peak”; thus, “Aniva” can be translated as “having ridges” or “located among the ridges (mountains)”

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Aniva serves as the administrative center of Anivsky District and is subordinated to it.As a municipal division, the town of Aniva and fifteen rural localities of Anivsky District are incorporated as Anivsky Urban Okrug.The town's economy relies mainly on fishing, particularly salmon.