Mania
MAY-nee-uh
Mania is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A name with multiple possible origins. It can be a diminutive of 'Maria' (Hebrew for 'bitter' or 'beloved') or have Greek roots meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy' (in a mythological sense).”, and peaked in popularity in 1970.
What Mania Means
“A name with multiple possible origins. It can be a diminutive of 'Maria' (Hebrew for 'bitter' or 'beloved') or have Greek roots meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy' (in a mythological sense).”
The Story of Mania
A name that captures the vibrant spark of passion, a whirlwind of captivating energy.
Mania has a dual heritage, often appearing as a sweet diminutive of Maria, carrying its associations of 'bitter' or 'beloved'. Alternatively, it draws from Greek roots, evoking a powerful, almost divine, sense of 'madness' or 'frenzy' in a mythological context.
The name Mania for your daughter suggests a life lived with vivid intensity. You see a child who embraces her passions with fervor, whose vivacity is contagious, and whose enigmatic spirit draws others into her captivating orbit.
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Peak Year
#6 in 1970
Total Births
18
First Recorded
1970
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