Vania
Vania is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Vania originated as a Slavic diminutive of Ivan or John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning God is gracious. In the United States, it is predominantly used as a standalone feminine given name, though it also appears globally across different cultures. It remains a relatively rare but consistently chosen name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,992 babies in the United States have been named Vania since 1880. It ranks #3244 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1765.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.1 %)
- TX (27 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
- AZ (3.3 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 248 |
| 1980-1990 | 389 |
| 1990-2000 | 599 |
| 2000-2010 | 688 |
| 2010-2019 | 671 |
| 2020-2029 | 336 |
Famous people named Vania
- Vania King: Tennis player
Fun facts
- Although used as a feminine independent name in the U.S., Vania originated as a short masculine form of Ivan in Russian.
- Vania is used across various regions, including Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Southern Europe.