N
NamyLab

Ania

female
Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Grace"

Slavic diminutive of Anna, widely used across Eastern Europe and beyond, preserving the traditional meaning of grace.

Themes:slavicdiminutivegraceinternational
BiblicalUniqueRare

Fact-checked by Lily Anderson

M.F.A. Creative Writing, Sarah LawrencePublished NovelistName Collection Curator • Creative Names Editor

This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Ania

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2598Ranked in 2024

Loading chart...

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Selected Year Rank
#2598

Ania was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-131

lower than 2023

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ania Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ania.

6 ideas
aniy
Nickname
ania
Nickname
an
Nickname
aniaie
Nickname
aniay
Nickname
aniao
Nickname

Similar Names to Ania

female

Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

#94
|Hebrew
female

Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282
|Greek
female

Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141
|Hebrew
female

Abigail

AB-ih-gayl

“My Father Is Joy”

#32
|Hebrew
female

Annie

“Grace, Favor”

#191
|Hebrew
female

Anne

“Grace; Favor”

#649
|Hebrew
female

Anita

“Grace Favor”

#1463
|Hebrew
female

Annette

“Grace”

#1304
|French
female

Alma

“Nourishing; Kind”

#472
|Latin
female

Agnes

“Pure”

#1063
|Greek

Baby Name Lists That Include Ania

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Ania, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

18 linked lists

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ania mean?
Ania means "Grace". Slavic diminutive of Anna, widely used across Eastern Europe and beyond, preserving the traditional meaning of grace.
What is the origin of Ania?
Ania is of Slavic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.
How popular is the name Ania?
According to the latest SSA data, Ania is currently ranked #2598 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.
Is Ania a girl name?
Ania is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.
What are good nicknames for Ania?
Popular nicknames for Ania include aniy, ania, an, aniaie, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.
What names are similar to Ania?
There are many names similar to Ania in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSlavic, Hebrew
Syllables3
Length4 letters
US Rank#2598
Trend↓ Falling
Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Explore More Girl Names Like Ania

Ania has Slavic roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our Slavic baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

Ania appears in several of our curated collections. Check out Unique Baby Names and Biblical Baby Names for more names with a similar feel. You might also enjoy browsing Hebrew Baby Names and Names That Mean Grace.

Before you decide, try our Full Name Preview to see how Ania pairs with your surname. The Sibling Name Matcher can help find names that complement Ania beautifully, and the Nickname Predictor reveals the most common short forms.

Explore our full baby name lists for origin-based, meaning-based, and themed collections, or head back to the baby name generator to continue your search.