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Varenya

vuh-REN-yuh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern respelling or variant of Varuna, a Hindu deity associated with water and the celestial ocean, or derived from Sanskrit roots meaning 'water' or 'sky'.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,133
Babies named in 2025
15
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 107,151 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2009

Rising since 2009, #7,133 for girls today.

Popularity of Varenya since 2006

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

5101520102020Most births 2025GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
2000s110
2010s480
2020s6612

Meaning & origin

Varenya is a distinctive modern name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2006. Though still rare, with a 2025 rank of 7,133 and roughly 1 in 107,151 newborns receiving the name, it has shown a steady upward trend since 2009, indicating growing interest in this melodic choice. Its origins are unclear: it may be a creative respelling of Varuna, an ancient Hindu deity, or a fashionable invention inspired by similar-sounding names. The name's peak year is 2025, suggesting its recent surge in usage. No states reported it among their top names, reflecting its niche appeal.

Varenya is a modern coinage in the United States, first recorded in 2006. It may be a creative respelling of the traditional Sanskrit name Varuna, which is a major deity in Hinduism. Alternatively, it could be an invented name blending fashionable sounds like the 'v' initial and '-nya' suffix. The name has seen gradual use, primarily for girls, reflecting a trend toward unique and melodious names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Reny, Varen, Nya

Variants: Varenia, Varennya, Varunya

Sibling names for Varenya

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Varenya mean?
The meaning of Varenya is uncertain. It may be a modern respelling of the Hindu name Varuna, meaning 'water' or 'sky' in Sanskrit, or it could be a purely invented name without a specific meaning.
How popular is the name Varenya?
Varenya is a very rare name in the United States. In 2025, it ranked 7,133th, with an estimated 1 in 107,151 newborns given the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2009.
Is Varenya a boy or girl name?
Varenya is predominantly used for girls. According to U.S. Social Security data, it is consistently chosen for female babies.