Aniyah

Aniyah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 676 girls in the United States.

Aniyah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Aniyah

Aniyah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Aniyah first appears in Social Security records in 1991. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #177 in 2010, and in 2024 676 babies received the name — 30,569 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aniyah in US records

First recorded (US)
1991
Best US rank
#177 in 2010
Peak year
2009
Babies named Aniyah in 2024
676
Total since 1880
30,569

Aniyah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#409 in 2019
Babies named Aniyah in 2025
62
Total since 1996
1,195

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aniyah mean?

The meaning of Aniyah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Aniyah a boy or girl name?

Aniyah is a girl name. In 2024, 676 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aniyah?

Aniyah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aniyah?

Aniyah first appears in US records in 1991. Its best-ever ranking was #177 in 2010, and 676 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].