The nameHania
Hania is a girl's name, mostly given in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It is linked to the Arabic haniya, "happy, serene". It is also a Polish diminutive of Hanna.
Origin
Arabic, with a Polish namesake.
History
Found in France since the late 1950s, Hania grew in the 2010s and peaked at the end of that decade, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Hania
Hania in France
Hania was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 540 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Hania. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Hania in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 51 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Hania in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hania mean?
It is linked to the Arabic haniya, "happy, serene". It is also a Polish diminutive of Hanna.
What is the origin of the name Hania?
Arabic, with a Polish namesake.
Is Hania a girl's or a boy's name?
Hania is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Hania?
Variants and related names of Hania include Hanna.