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Zania

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Pronounced ZAH-nee-ah /ˈzΙ‘.ni.Ι‘/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, likely echoing Zara, Tania, and Zinnia; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Zania echoes Zara and Tania. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ZAH-nee-ah').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coined name, likely echoing Zara, Tania, and Zinnia; no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#5913 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 886

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200619832025

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

Zania is a modern coined name, with no single fixed root β€” likely echoing Zara, Tania, and Zinnia (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ZAH-nee-ah'; nickname Zani).

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zania is a modern coined name, likely echoing Zara, Tania, and Zinnia β€” a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ZAH-nee-ah').
Overall data confidence 33%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” recent emergence

Variations

ZinniaZanyaXania

Nicknames

Zani

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If you like Zania…

Zariaβ€” a sound-neighbor Z- girls' name
Taniaβ€” a name it echoes
Zinniaβ€” a name it echoes
Xeniaβ€” another Z-/X- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zania mean?

Zania is a modern coined name echoing Zara and Tania; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Zania?

It's said ZAH-nee-ah /ˈzΙ‘.ni.Ι‘/ β€” three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zania a boy or girl name?

Zania is a girl's name.

How popular is Zania?

Zania is a rare name in the U.S.

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