The nameAnia
Ania is a Slavic nickname for Anna, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Anne, it comes from the Hebrew Hannah, "grace".
Origin
Hebrew, through Polish and Russian.
History
Found in France since the 1940s, Ania rose in the 2000s and peaked in the early 2020s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Ania
Ania in France
Ania was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 940 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Ania. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Ania in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 125 births a year.
Ania in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ania mean?
Like Anne, it comes from the Hebrew Hannah, "grace".
What is the origin of the name Ania?
Hebrew, through Polish and Russian.
Is Ania a girl's or a boy's name?
Ania is a girl's name.