Polany was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Annafeld.
The place is now called Polany and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annafeld | German Empire | Rastenburg | 1939 |
| Polany | Under Polish administration | Kętrzyn | 1945 |
| Polany | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |