Anaiah
Anaiah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has answered or Yahweh answers.
Origin and history
Anaiah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh has answered'. In the Old Testament, it is the name of a priest who stood beside Ezra, though in modern U.S. usage it has risen steadily as a feminine given name. Its growth reflects a broader preference for melodic, vowel-rich biblical and contemporary names.
Popularity in the United States
3,445 babies in the United States have been named Anaiah since 1880. It ranks #3023 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1076.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- FL (19.3 %)
- TX (18.8 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- MA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 77 |
| 2000-2010 | 840 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,281 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,241 |
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Anaiah is mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah as one who assisted Ezra during the reading of the Law.
- While historically rare, Anaiah has seen an increase in usage for girls in the United States over recent decades.