Ania
Ania is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Ania is a Slavic diminutive of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It is widely used as an independent given name across Eastern Europe and has seen steady, moderate adoption in the United States. In the U.S., it serves as a soft, concise alternative to Anna or Anya.
Popularity in the United States
3,315 babies in the United States have been named Ania since 1880. It ranks #3087 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1685.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.9 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
- NY (14.6 %)
- IL (10.8 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 458 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,425 |
| 2010-2019 | 845 |
| 2020-2029 | 416 |
Famous people named Ania
- Ania Taylor-Joy: Actress
Fun facts
- Ania originated as a pet form of Anna in Polish and Russian before becoming an independent given name globally.
- It shares its pronunciation with the phonetic spelling Anya, which is slightly more common in the United States.