Declining since 2006, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Zania since 1983
Babies named Zania per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 412 |
| 2010s | 256 |
| 2020s | 113 |
Meaning & origin
Zania is a modern American name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1983. Its precise origin is uncertain: it may be a variant of the Arabic name Zaniah (meaning 'corner' or 'angle'), a creative respelling of Tania, or a purely invented name formed by the popular prefix 'Z-' and the feminine suffix '-ia.' The name saw its highest popularity in 2006, when it reached a peak rank of 4,658. Since then, its use has been declining, and in 2025 it ranked 5,722 with roughly 1 in every 76,537 baby girls receiving the name. Zania has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state, and it remains a rare but distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a contemporary, melodic sound.
Zania first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, but its etymological roots are unclear. It may be a variant of Zaniah, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'corner, angle' (also a star name), or a creative respelling of names like Tania or Zara. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage inspired by the fashionable 'Z-' initial and the popular '-ia' suffix. Its rise in the 2000s reflects a trend toward unique, melodic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zani, Zia, Nia
Variants: Zaniah
Sibling names for Zania
Names that share Zania's style, for a brother or sister.
