Vanya
MeaningGod is gracious · Russian form of Ivan
- US rank
- #2,387
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,170 in 2020
75 babies were named Vanya in the US in 2025. It has dropped 217 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1955–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Vanya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,413 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Vanya, 75 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vanya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVanya first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #2,170.
- Then vs nowVanya is 6.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 129,870 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 21,413.
- TrendVanya has slipped 217 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,387. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedVanya is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #811. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningVanya is a Russian form of Ivan, which means “God is gracious”.
About the name Vanya
Vanya is a girl name of Slavic origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-nya”. US birth records list Vanya for girls from 1955 to 2025, in 56 of those 71 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #2,170 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,387, with 75 babies.
Origin:Slavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.5 | 285,714 girls |
| 1960s | 4.4 | 227,790 girls |
| 1970s | 3.3 | 306,748 girls |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 girls |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 325,733 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 86,730 girls |
| 2010s | 22 | 44,484 girls |
| 2020s | 46 | 21,866 girls |
Other spellings of Vanya
More Slavic girl names
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Natalie · Christmas Day
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- Girl name: Vera · faith
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- Girl name: Gabriela · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Marley · pleasant wood
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
Questions about the name Vanya
What does the name Vanya mean?
Vanya means “God is gracious” in Russian, as a form of Ivan.
What is the origin of the name Vanya?
Vanya has Slavic roots in our records. Other Slavic names include Valentina, Natalie, Natalia.
Is Vanya a boy or girl name?
Vanya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Vanya?
Vanya ranked #2,387 for US girls in 2025, given to 75 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#2,170).