Aniyah
Aniyah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God has answered, favor, or grace (associated with related roots).
Origin and history
Aniyah is a modern English name that gained popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s. It is widely considered a modern creation influenced by names like Anya, Aaliyah, or the Hebrew name Aniya meaning 'God has answered'. In recent years, it has maintained a steady presence as a stylish choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
31,207 babies in the United States have been named Aniyah since 1880. It ranks #812 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #375.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.1 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- NY (6 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 571 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,863 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,817 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,956 |
Famous people named Aniyah
- Aniyah Smith: Athlete
Nicknames
Niyah, Ani
Fun facts
- Aniyah first entered the top 1000 names for U.S. girls in 1999 and quickly rose into the top 200 during the 2000s.
- The name reflects the late-20th-century trend of creating melodious, multi-syllabic feminine names ending in '-yah'.