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Ania

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ania: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2010.

A short, melodic name with deep roots, Ania is a Polish and Ukrainian diminutive of Anna, which itself derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favour'. The name gained international recognition through Polish singer Ania (Anna Dąbrowska), a celebrated pop star with multiple platinum albums, and also belongs to Ania Loomba, a prominent literary scholar. While no major places share the name, it is a close cousin to the Russian diminutive Anya, which has found widespread affection in English-speaking countries. Ania offers a fresh, slightly less common alternative to Anna, carrying the same timeless meaning of grace while feeling distinctly European and modern.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20103 babies
Latest (2013)
#8163 babies
Total births
6since 2010
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).