Vanya
Vanya first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2020, when 83 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Vanya popular?
Rising Vanya has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 445 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 391 | |
| 2000s | 214 | |
| 1990s | 55 | |
| 1980s | 11 | |
| 1970s | 50 | |
| 1960s | 78 | |
| 1950s | 35 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Vanya mean?
From Sanskrit vanya (वन्य), 'of the forest, wild, forest-born'. Cross-cultural: Vanya is also a Russian pet form of the male name Ivan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vanya mean?
Vanya means of the forest. From Sanskrit vanya (वन्य), 'of the forest, wild, forest-born'. Cross-cultural: Vanya is also a Russian pet form of the male name Ivan.
What is the origin of the name Vanya?
Vanya is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Vanya?
Vanya is pronounced “VAAN-yah.”
Is Vanya a boy or a girl name?
Vanya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Vanya a popular name right now?
Vanya has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Vanya?
In 2025, Vanya ranked #2408 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Vanya most popular?
Vanya was most popular in 2020, when about 83 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Vanya?
Names similar to Vanya include Priyanka, Advika, Avni, Aarohi, Ishani.
What names go well with Vanya?
sanskrit names that pair well with Vanya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.