Vanja
Below 5 births
Below 5 births
About Vanja
Goodbye Uncle Vanya and hello...It Girl baby name? It's true — style icon Chloë Sevigny chose the name Vanja for her son, born in 2020. The name honors Vanja's paternal heritage — Chloë's partner is the Croatian-born gallerist Siniša Mačkovic.
Vanja for boys
Vanja is the Croatian variation of Vanya, a Russian name that originated as a nickname for Ivan. In Scandinavia, the Vanja spelling is frequently used for girls, while in Serbia and Croatia it is considered unisex.
Vanja for girls
Russian Uncle Vanya becomes niece Vanja in Sweden: an intriguing switch.
Pronounced VAHN-yuh.
As of October 2026, Vanja ranked #18300 in US births in 2003 SSA.
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