Saniya
Saniya is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Radiant, brilliant, or splendid.
Origin and history
Saniya is a female name of Arabic origin meaning radiant, brilliant, or splendid. It gained noticeable popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s, remaining a steady choice for modern parents. Its melodic vowel balance gives it a soft and contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
6,985 babies in the United States have been named Saniya since 1880. It ranks #2025 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1587.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.4 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,837 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,507 |
| 2020-2029 | 515 |
Famous people named Saniya
- Saniya Rivers: Basketball player, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Arabic root meaning 'brilliance' or 'high status'.
- Saniya saw a surge in usage in the early 2000s alongside related phonetic variants.