Vania Girl

Popularity: #891 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationVAH-nee-uh / ˈvæniə

Hebrew; Slavic

Meaning

Hebrew: God is gracious; Slavic: a form of the name Vanya

Historical & Cultural Background

Vania is often considered a feminine variant of the name Vanya, which is derived from Ivan, meaning 'John' in Hebrew. In Slavic cultures, it is used as a diminutive form. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in Eastern Europe and among Hebrew-speaking communities.

Trend Summary

Vania has seen a modest presence in baby name trends in the United States.

Similar Names

AnyaKiraZaraLanaNadiaElenaTaniaRania

Variants

  • Vanya
  • Vani

International Variants

  • Vanya (Russian)
  • Vânia (Portuguese)
  • Vani (Indian)

Famous people named Vania

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Fictional characters named Vania

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Sibling Suggestions

MayaLilaNinaSofiaTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vania was first seen in the United States in 1950. Vania has ranked as high as #1235 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Vania has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Vania (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 15
50%
TX 10
33%
AZ 5
17%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19505
19516
19585
19646
19657
19678
196810
196914
197014
197123
197226
197326
197426
197534
197620
197724
197830
197925
198018
198126
198223
198330
198432
198518
198651
198753
198877
198961
199050
199169
199285
199362
199458
199552
199658
199763
199844
199958
200043
200146
200249
200341
200446
200567
200672
2007153
200899
200972
201061
201163
201266
201376
201460
201562
201664
201778
201862
201979
202056
202160
202257
202344
202459