Mania Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Mania

"The goddess of the dead and ghosts."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1970 👥 18 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
The goddess of the dead and ghosts.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
18
Life Path
Number 2

📖 What Does Mania Mean?

Mania is a given name and a surname. It may refer to:Mania (queen), a 4th-century BC satrap (governor) of Dardanus Mavia (queen), an Arab warrior-queen whose name is sometimes given as Mania Mania Akbari, Iranian film director Adam Mania, Olympic swimmer Ryan Mania, Scottish jockey Antonio Torres (baseball), Colombian baseball manager nicknamed "Manía"

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Mania is a given name and a surname. It may refer to:Mania (queen), a 4th-century BC satrap (governor) of Dardanus Mavia (queen), an Arab warrior-queen whose name is sometimes given as Mania Mania Akbari, Iranian film director Adam Mania, Olympic swimmer Ryan Mania, Scottish jockey Antonio Torres (baseball), Colombian baseball manager nicknamed "Manía"

Root Element
Mania
Core Meaning
"The goddess of the dead and ghosts."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Mania

M 4
A 1
N 5
I 9
A 1
SUM 2
2
Life Path
Harmony & Diplomacy
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 2 — Harmony & Diplomacy: Cooperative, sensitive, and excellent mediators.

📊 Mania in Numbers

18 US bearers
1970 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Mania" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The goddess of the dead and ghosts.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~18 people named Mania in the US. Peaked in 1970 with 6 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Mania?

The Life Path number for Mania is 2, associated with Harmony & Diplomacy. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 9.

Is Mania a boy or girl name?

Mania is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Mania in the US?

Approximately 18 people in the United States are named Mania. The name peaked in 1970 with 6 recorded uses.

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