boy's name
Wanya
WAHN-yuh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 501
Wanya is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1996, when 100 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wanya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 327 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Wanya?
In 2024, Wanya was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wanya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wanya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wanya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wanya
- Pronunciation WAHN-yuh
Sibling Names for Wanya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wanya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wanya
How popular is the name Wanya?
In 2024, Wanya was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wanya a girl's or a boy's name?
Wanya is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wanya?
Wanya has 2 syllables.
When was Wanya most popular?
Wanya peaked in 1996, when 100 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.