Zaniyah

Zaniyah 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 320 girls in the United States.

Zaniyah at a glance

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

About the name Zaniyah

Zaniyah 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, Zaniyah first appears in Social Security records in 1996. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #705 in 2014, and in 2024 320 babies received the name — 7,096 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zaniyah in US records

First recorded (US)
1996
Best US rank
#705 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Zaniyah in 2024
320
Total since 1880
7,096

Zaniyah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#1206 in 2023
Babies named Zaniyah in 2025
20
Total since 1996
157

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaniyah mean?

The meaning of Zaniyah 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 Zaniyah a boy or girl name?

Zaniyah is a girl name. In 2024, 320 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zaniyah?

Zaniyah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zaniyah?

Zaniyah first appears in US records in 1996. Its best-ever ranking was #705 in 2014, and 320 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].