Gods gift or butterfly
Vaniya is a name with multiple potential roots. In Arabic contexts, it is often associated with the meaning 'gift of God,' while in some Slavic interpretations, it is linked to the word for butterfly. It is a rare, melodic choice that offers a global feel without being tied to a single culture.
Less common today
Vaniya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,310 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).