girl's name
Fanja
FAN-dzah (Malagasy)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 45
Fanja is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2005 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1965, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Fanja Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Fanja?
In 2005, Fanja was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Fanja
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Fanja Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Fanja over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Fanja
- Malagasy FAN-dzah
Sibling Names for Fanja
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Fanja — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Fanja
Is Fanja a girl's or a boy's name?
Fanja is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Fanja?
Fanja has 2 syllables.
When was Fanja most popular?
Fanja peaked in 1965, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.