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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

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Vanja

OriginScandinavian, feminine variation of Vanya
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Vanja as a boy's name
NB Rank#10169

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The name Vanja peaked for girls at #18300 in 2003.

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