Wanya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wanya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 484 babies have been named Wanya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wanya is past its peak , currently ranked #41,134 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,134
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Wanya is also used as a girl name, ranked #45509.
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About the Name Wanya
Wanya is a boy name .
Is Wanya a boy or girl name? Wanya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,134 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,509. Wanya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wanya is currently ranked #41,134 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wanya include Wan, Way, Waie, and Wankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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