Deirdre Kania

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Deirdre Kania — broken-hearted
180K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1965s Peak popularity
Gender
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Deirdre Kania is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Deirdre is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. From Old Irish Derdriu, meaning uncertain. Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the great tragic heroines of Irish mythology. The surname Kania: Andrew Kania (born 1967), Canadian politician Jakub Kania (poet) (1872–1957), Polish poet, folk writer and national activist Jakub Kania (ice hockey) (born 1990), Czech ice hockey player Julian Kania (born 2001), German footballer H. J. Kania (1890–1951), Chief Justice of India Madhukar Hiralal Kania (1927–2016), Chief Justice of India Paula Kania (born 1992), Polish tennis player Stanisław Kania (1927–2020), Polish politician Wojciech Kania (1912–1991), Polish military officer All pages with titles containing Kania Deirdre is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 180K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Deirdre reached peak popularity in the 1965s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Deirdre

Meaning: broken-hearted

Celtic

From Old Irish Derdriu, meaning uncertain. Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the great tragic heroines of Irish mythology.

Surname: Kania

Italian

Andrew Kania (born 1967), Canadian politician Jakub Kania (poet) (1872–1957), Polish poet, folk writer and national activist Jakub Kania (ice hockey) (born 1990), Czech ice hockey player Julian Kania (born 2001), German footballer H. J. Kania (1890–1951), Chief Justice of India Madhukar Hiralal Kania (1927–2016), Chief Justice of India Paula Kania (born 1992), Polish tennis player Stanisław Kania (1927–2020), Polish politician Wojciech Kania (1912–1991), Polish military officer All pages with titles containing Kania

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Deirdre is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 48%
United Kingdom 36%
United States 15%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Deirdre by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Deirdre Kania:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Deirdre?
The first name Deirdre originates from Celtic. From Old Irish Derdriu, meaning uncertain. Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the great tragic heroines of Irish mythology.
When was Deirdre most popular?
The name Deirdre reached its peak popularity during the 1965s.
What is the origin of the surname Kania?
The surname Kania originates from Italian. Andrew Kania (born 1967), Canadian politician Jakub Kania (poet) (1872–1957), Polish poet, folk writer and national activist Jakub Kania (ice hockey) (born 1990), Czech ice hockey player Julian Kania (born 2001), German footballer H. J. Kania (1890–1951), Chief Justice of India Madhukar Hiralal Kania (1927–2016), Chief Justice of India Paula Kania (born 1992), Polish tennis player Stanisław Kania (1927–2020), Polish politician Wojciech Kania (1912–1991), Polish military officer All pages with titles containing Kania
What are the origins of the name Deirdre Kania?
The name Deirdre Kania combines two different traditions: the first name Deirdre has Celtic roots, while the surname Kania originates from Italian.
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