Saniyah
Saniyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Brilliant, radiant, splendid, or exalted.
Origin and history
Saniyah is a female name of Arabic origin meaning brilliant, radiant, or exalted. It gained popularity in the United States around the turn of the 21st century as part of a trend toward melodic Arabic-derived names. Over 7,000 girls in the U.S. have been given the name since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
7,300 babies in the United States have been named Saniyah since 1880. It ranks #1971 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1187.
States where it is most popular
- PA (9.3 %)
- TX (9 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
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 | 27 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,984 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,262 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,027 |
Nicknames
Sani, Niya
Fun facts
- Derived from the Arabic root word associated with high status, light, and elevated beauty.
- Saniyah saw its peak usage in the United States during the mid-2000s.