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Fantasia as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Fantasia

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The baby name Fantasia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EN: fan-TAY-zhuh (/fænˈteɪʒə/); IT: fan-TAH-zya (/fan.taˈzja/).

Fantasia is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: EN: fan-TAY-zhuh (/fænˈteɪʒə/); IT: fan-TAH-zya (/fan.taˈzja/)

What is the meaning of the name Fantasia ?

The baby name Fantasia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EN: fan-TAY-zhuh (/fænˈteɪʒə/); IT: fan-TAH-zya (/fan.taˈzja/).

Fantasia is Italian in Origin.

Fantasia stems from Italian fantasia, itself from Greek phantasia (“imagination, appearance”), ultimately from phainein (“to make visible”). English uses fantasia as a musical term for a free-form composition, and the name carries connotations of creativity, dreaminess, and spectacle. As a given name, it is a modern invention that gained visibility in the late 20th century, especially in the United States; usage spiked after singer Fantasia Barrino won American Idol in 2004. It remains rare in Italy and other Romance-language countries as a personal name.

Variants include Fantazja (Polish), Fantasía (Spanish), Fantaisie (French), and the learned form Phantasia; occasional English spellings are Fantazia or Fantasie. Common nicknames are Tasia, Tia, and Fanny. Related word-names include Fantasy. The name appeals to parents seeking a lyrical, arts-inflected choice with bold flair.

Fantasia has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Fantasia

Fantasia Barrino Actor · Born 1984 · United States Fantasia Barrino is best known for winning the third season of American Idol in 2004. She has since released several successful albums, including 'Free Yourself' and 'Back to Me'. Fantasia is also recognized for her role in the Broadway musical 'The Color Purple'.

Fantasia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JM Girls 0 #250 10 7,507
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #556 5 11,671
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
CO Boys 0 #911 10 15,656
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
Spain Girls 0 #974 10 5,561
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,061 18 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,120 22 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,261 7 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,379 68 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,427 45 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Fantasia is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
AR
BO
BR

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People also ask about Fantasia

Fantasia is predominantly a girl's name.
Fantasia is a 3 syllable name, pronounced EN: fan-TAY-zhuh (/fænˈteɪʒə/); IT: fan-TAH-zya (/fan.taˈzja/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Fantasía (Spanish spelling), Fantaisie (French spelling), Phantasia (archaic/Greek form), Fantazia (alternate spelling) and Fanta (nickname).
Across languages, Fantasia has these equivalents: Aisling (Irish, 'dream, vision'), Dreama/Dream (English, 'dream'), Fantasía/Fantaisie (cultural equivalents in Spanish/French).
Somewhat — Fantasia ranked #911 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Fantasia's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #923 in 2014 to #911 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Fantasia are in our database, including Fantasia Barrino (Actor).