Vanya
Vanya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Vanya
- A transliteration of the pet form of the Russian male given name from Russian or Ukrainian Ива́н (Iván), Іван (Ivan).
- A female given name
Etymology
Romanization of Russian and Ukrainian Ва́ня (Vánja, “Johnny”), a diminutive of Ива́н (Iván), Іван (Ivan, “John”)
How popular is Vanya?
Since 1880, 1,279 girls in the U.S. have been named Vanya. Its highest rank for girls was #2194 in 2020. In 2025, 75 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Vanya
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Vanya FAQ
What does the name Vanya mean?
A transliteration of the pet form of the Russian male given name from Russian or Ukrainian Ива́н (Iván), Іван (Ivan). A female given name Romanization of Russian and Ukrainian Ва́ня (Vánja, “Johnny”), a diminutive of Ива́н (Iván), Іван (Ivan, “John”)
How popular is the name Vanya?
Since 1880, 1,279 girls in the U.S. have been named Vanya. Its highest rank for girls was #2194 in 2020. In 2025, 75 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Vanya a boy or girl name?
Vanya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,279 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.