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The baby name Ania is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Polish: /ˈaɲa/; Russian: /ˈanʲə/; English (approx.): /ˈæn.jə/ or /ˈɑːn.jə/.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: Polish: /ˈaɲa/; Russian: /ˈanʲə/; English (approx.): /ˈæn.jə/ or /ˈɑːn.jə/

What is the meaning of the name Ania ?

The baby name Ania is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Polish: /ˈaɲa/; Russian: /ˈanʲə/; English (approx.): /ˈæn.jə/ or /ˈɑːn.jə/.

Ania is in Origin.

Ania is the Polish affectionate form of Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah (“grace, favor”), filtered through Greek Anna and Latin Anna. In the wider Slavic sphere it aligns with pet forms like Russian/Ukrainian/Belarusian Anya (Аня), while Polish orthography prefers the i. The meaning inherits the devotional sense of divine favor or graciousness.

Carried across Europe by the cult of Saint Anne, the root name has been common since the Middle Ages; Ania itself long served as a nickname in Poland and has increasingly appeared as an independent given name since the late 20th century, especially in Polish communities abroad. It surfaces in culture via Polish translations such as Ania z Zielonego Wzgórza (Anne of Green Gables). Related forms and variants include Anna, Hanna/Hana, Hania, Anya, Anja, Anka, and diminutives like Anusia. Not to be confused with the Irish Áine (AWN-ya), a separate name meaning “brightness.”

Ania has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ania

Ania Dąbrowska Musician · Born 1981 · Poland Ania Dąbrowska is a Polish musician known for her soulful voice and catchy pop songs. She gained popularity with hits like 'Trudno Mi Się Przyznać' and 'Nigdy Nie Mów Nigdy'. Born in 1981, she has become a prominent figure in the Polish music scene. Ania Bukstein Actor · Born 1982 · Israel Ania Bukstein is an Israeli actress best known for her role as Kinvara in the popular TV series Game of Thrones. She has also appeared in films like The Secrets and The Arbitrator. Ania is not only an actress but also a talented singer and pianist.

Ania – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 — 911
HT 0 #12 1 399
PL Girls 0 #20 17,299 5,096
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
PL 0 #23 1,267 2,600
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #63 4 2,830
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
LT 0 #87 2 949
MD Girls 0 #91 2 865
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
CY Girls 0 #112 10 3,755
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
Switzerland Girls 2024 #131 5 1,786
IQ 0 #131 3 3,533
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
LT Girls 0 #157 38 1,904
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
LU Girls 0 #174 12 4,850
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
RU 0 #186 9 3,641
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
DK 0 #199 8 5,198
AO Girls 0 #214 4 4,575
PS 0 #219 8 5,692
GR Girls 0 #220 23 6,293
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
PL Boys 0 #246 93 6,459
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Girls 0 #262 15 8,139
IL 0 #263 12 6,291
France Girls 2021 #275 136 3,185
Canada Girls 2024 #275 11 2,795
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
DK Girls 0 #279 38 7,429
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
HR Girls 0 #286 9 3,687
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
KZ Girls 0 #305 16 5,862
QA Girls 0 #307 10 15,378
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
CZ Girls 0 #316 26 5,378
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
MU Girls 0 #340 12 8,539
NL 0 #342 50 2,481
RU Girls 0 #345 161 11,913
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
SD Girls 0 #355 4 7,678
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
IQ Girls 0 #369 136 11,303
BD Girls 0 #373 14 8,413
Austria Girls 0 #374 47 1,885
PH Girls 0 #379 12 13,098
CR Girls 0 #380 156 11,342
OM Girls 0 #386 11 15,987
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
Germany 0 #408 30 2,542
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
PT Girls 0 #414 38 7,952
Spain 0 #424 29 2,326
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #437 9 8,339
PA Girls 0 #438 44 9,861
DZ 0 #442 1,219 20,130
NL Girls 0 #460 624 5,933
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PS Girls 0 #471 53 10,981
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
IR Girls 0 #483 48 8,334
Germany Girls 0 #487 429 4,949
GT Girls 0 #496 10 7,500
UY Girls 0 #496 15 6,731
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
AE Girls 0 #524 30 20,968
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
LY 0 #526 10 12,703
IL Girls 0 #531 87 11,648
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
SG Girls 0 #565 22 18,916
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
BO Girls 0 #594 18 9,488
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IN Girls 0 #608 24 13,121
AR Girls 0 #622 9 8,289
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IT 0 #625 90 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #635 33 13,071
Spain Girls 0 #654 355 5,561
IT Girls 0 #659 1,162 9,415
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #707 32 3,895
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #759 9 11,684
NG Girls 0 #771 16 15,093
CL Girls 0 #789 63 14,098
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #813 17 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #850 67 8,487
PE Girls 0 #884 60 14,861
SA Girls 0 #896 40 25,931
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
BR Girls 0 #928 14 12,708
EG Girls 0 #938 22 14,742
Germany Boys 0 #943 10 5,697
MY Girls 0 #945 50 24,821
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
MX Girls 0 #1,013 171 17,781
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,035 44 16,140
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
MA 0 #1,082 47 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,090 52 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,451 21 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Ania is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Switzerland
Sweden

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People also ask about Ania

Ania is predominantly a girl's name.
Ania is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Polish: /ˈaɲa/; Russian: /ˈanʲə/; English (approx.): /ˈæn.jə/ or /ˈɑːn.jə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Anya, Anja, Ani, Anka, Aňa and Annia.
Yes, very popular — Ania ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Ania ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Ania's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #364 in 2011 to #275 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Ania are in our database, including Ania Dąbrowska (Musician), Ania Bukstein (Actor).