Ania
Every Ania since 1968 — 3,315 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ania
Ania is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,544 in 2025 with 69 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 3,315 American babies have been named Ania. Its peak came in 2006, when 181 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ania stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ania year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | #2,544 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,613 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,448 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,720 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,720 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,220 |
| 2019 | 81 | #2,253 |
| 2018 | 85 | #2,193 |
| 2017 | 79 | #2,322 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,388 |
| 2015 | 81 | #2,296 |
| 2014 | 78 | #2,355 |
| 2013 | 79 | #2,328 |
| 2012 | 90 | #2,115 |
| 2011 | 83 | #2,260 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1,830 |
| 2009 | 141 | #1,594 |
| 2008 | 159 | #1,474 |
| 2007 | 142 | #1,590 |
| 2006 | 181 | #1,295 |
| 2005 | 143 | #1,472 |
| 2004 | 168 | #1,273 |
| 2003 | 128 | #1,522 |
| 2002 | 127 | #1,493 |
| 2001 | 105 | #1,713 |
| 2000 | 131 | #1,413 |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,791 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,874 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,463 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,255 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,030 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ania in 2025?
Ania ranked #2,544 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 69 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ania?
3,315 babies have been named Ania in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ania most popular?
Ania peaked in 2006, when 181 newborns received the name.
Is Ania a boy or girl name?
Ania is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ania rising or falling?
Ania has been roughly stable over the past decade.