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Antania

an-TAN-ee-uh · of uncertain origin, possibly a modern blend of Antonia and Tania or an elaboration of Antonia.

Peak popularity
1995
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Antania since 1986

Babies named Antania per year in U.S. Social Security records.

815231990200020102020Most births 1995Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s17
1990s111
2000s177
2010s43
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Antania first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986 and has never ranked in the top 1000 names. Its peak usage occurred in 1995, and its trajectory has been stable since, with very few births each year. The name is a modern invention, likely a blend of Antonia and Tania or an elaboration of Antonia. It is most common among families seeking a unique, feminine name with familiar sounds. Despite its rarity, Antania has not been recorded in any U.S. state with significant frequency.

Antania is a recent coinage, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1986. It likely combines the familiar name Antonia (feminine form of Anthony) with the suffix -nia, or blends Antonia and Tania. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names and shows stable, low usage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Annie, Tania, Ana, Toni

Sibling names for Antania

Names that share Antania's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Antania mean?
Antania has no established meaning; it is a modern invention likely derived from Antonia and Tania.
How popular is the name Antania?
Antania has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000. It peaked in usage in 1995 and has remained very rare.
Is Antania a boy or girl name?
Antania is used almost exclusively for girls.