Gender: Female
Origin: Slavic, Hebrew
Meaning: Sole, only or diminutive of Ivan., The Lord is Gracious
Pronunciation: vahn-yah, /ˈvɑːnjə/, V AA N Y AH
Popularity Rank: #15,617
Derived from the Slavic element van meaning 'sole, only'. It can also be a diminutive of Ivan. Vanya is a popular name in Russia and other Slavic countries.
The name Vanya is of Slavic, Hebrew origin and means Sole, only or diminutive of Ivan., The Lord is Gracious, Flute, Gracious Gift of God, Gracious, Goddess of Forest, Hindu female deity of forests, Van ki Devi, Gods gift, God is gracious. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Vanya is commonly found in Russia, Bulgaria, Italy, and 69 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: vahn-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈvɑːnjə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: V AA N Y AH
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Vanya correctly by listening to our 16 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Vanya correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Vanya with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Vanya might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Vanya spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Vanya is recorded 2,854 times globally, ranking it as the 15,617th most common name worldwide.
Vanya is most prevalent in Russia, with 840 occurrences, making it the 861th most popular name in the country.
In Bulgaria, the name Vanya is found among 1 in every 135 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | #861 | 1 : 484 |
| Bulgaria | #209 | 1 : 135 |
| Italy | #5,737 | 1 : 5,187 |
| Iraq | #6,030 | 1 : 5,750 |
| United States of America | #11,990 | 1 : 11,307 |
| United Kingdom | #4,789 | 1 : 3,944 |
| Mexico | #6,622 | 1 : 8,498 |
| Spain | #5,678 | 1 : 6,745 |
| Brazil | #5,992 | 1 : 8,823 |
| Netherlands | #6,872 | 1 : 7,026 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Vanya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Indian Baby Names Hebrew Baby Names Greek Baby Names British Baby Names English Baby Names Portuguese Baby Names Russian Baby Names Hindu Baby Names Telugu Baby Names Bengali Baby Names Latin Baby Names Slavic Baby Names Baby Names for Taurus Zodiac Sign Baby Names for Rohini Nakshatra Baby Names for Numerology Number 9
Van, Yan, V, Nya, Vee, Vanny, Vanya-licious, V the Vixen, The Vanquisher, Nightingale (if she has a melodious voice), Sparrow, Starling, V-Star, The Wanderer, Anya (a variation),
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Vanya? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Vanya. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.