Wanya
boy nameWanya entered the US charts in 1992, peaked at #1195 in 1996, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1992–2025
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rank today
#1195
peak (1996)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #3665 |
| 2000s | #5143 |
| 2010s | #10803 |
| 2020s | #10490 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Wanya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wanya alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wanya in 2025?
- Wanya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wanya most popular?
- Wanya peaked in 1996, reaching #1195 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wanya with classmates?
- Wanya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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