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Wania
Pronounced WAH-nee-uh /ˈwɑː.ni.ə/Medium
Meaning: Wania is an Arabic/Urdu name read as 'gift' or 'a caring, gentle one; the one who is desired'. Meanings vary across sources, which we note. Popular in South Asia.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
The girl's name Wania is an Arabic/Urdu name read as 'gift' or 'a caring, desired one'. Meanings vary, which we note. It is common in South Asia. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as soft and warm (said 'WAH-nee-uh').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and warm.
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What does the name Wania mean?
Wania is Arabic/Urdu, read as 'gift' or 'a gentle, desired one'; meanings vary, which we note.
How do you pronounce Wania?
It's said WAH-nee-uh /ˈwɑː.ni.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Wania a boy or girl name?
Wania is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Wania?
Wania is a rare name for girls in the U.S.