Vanya Girl

Popularity: #883 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationVAHN-yah / ˈvɑːn.jə

Slavic; Hebrew

Meaning

Slavic: 'God is gracious'; Hebrew: 'gift from God'

Historical & Cultural Background

Vanya is a diminutive of the name Ivan, which is common in Slavic cultures. The name has been used in various forms across Eastern Europe. In some contexts, it is also associated with Hebrew origins, emphasizing its meaning related to divine grace. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, often reflecting a blend of traditional and modern influences.

Trend Summary

The name Vanya has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, particularly among those seeking unique or culturally rich names.

Similar Names

TanyaZanyaDanyaManyaKanyaSanya

Variants

  • Vanya
  • Vani

International Variants

  • Vanya (Russian)
  • Vani (Indian)

Famous people named Vanya

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Fictional characters named Vanya

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Sibling Suggestions

MiraLenaSashaAnyaNina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vanya was first seen in the United States in 1955. Vanya has ranked as high as #1273 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Vanya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Vanya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 12
35%
TX 9
26%
IL 7
21%
WA 6
18%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19555
19568
195711
19585
19596
19605
19628
19635
196412
196513
19666
196710
19686
196913
19718
19725
19757
19768
19779
19787
19796
19845
19856
19915
19928
19936
19958
19965
19988
199915
200014
200116
200213
200314
200426
200522
200632
200734
200817
200926
201029
201130
201238
201321
201428
201534
201644
201749
201846
201972
202083
202180
202281
202359
202467