Aniya
Aniya is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Caring, protective, or concerned.
Origin and history
Aniya is a modern feminine name widely used in the United States, often considered a variation of the Arabic name Aniya (or Aniyah), meaning caring, protective, or concern. It also closely overlaps in style with names like Aniqa or Ania. In recent decades, it has established a steady presence in American naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
18,085 babies in the United States have been named Aniya since 1880. It ranks #1131 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #966.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.5 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 827 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,086 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,642 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,484 |
Fun facts
- The name is frequently spelled as Aniyah, Aniya, or Aniah in contemporary U.S. birth records.
- It is related to the Arabic root word meaning care, concern, or affection.