Declining since 2005, #2,542 for girls today.
Popularity of Ania since 1968
Babies named Ania per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 116 |
| 1990s | 458 |
| 2000s | 1,425 |
| 2010s | 845 |
| 2020s | 416 |
Meaning & origin
Ania entered U.S. records in 1968 and has seen modest use, ranking 2,542 in 2025 with 1 in 23,294 newborns. Its peak came in 2006, and since 2005 the name has been in a gradual decline. Most Anias are born in California and Texas, reflecting both a Polish heritage and broader acceptance of international names. Despite its falling trajectory, Ania remains a charming, cross-cultural choice that is easy to pronounce and spell in English.
Ania is a Polish pet form of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah (Channah), meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. In Poland, Ania has been used as a given name in its own right since at least the 19th century. It remains a common and beloved name in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities.
Where Ania is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ania” around the world
Where Ania lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
85
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ania, Aniuta, Niusia
Variants: Anja
Sibling names for Ania
Names that share Ania's style, for a brother or sister.
