Aniyah - A very unique female name
Aniyah at a glance
Aniyah is ranked #484 among girl baby names in 2025, with 587 births in 2025. It peaked in 2010 at #177 and first appeared on the charts in 1994.
- Rank in 2025
- #484
- Births in 2025
- 587
- Peak year
- 2010 (#177)
- First appeared
- 1994
- Trend
- #308 in 2020 → #484 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,221 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (22 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,221 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aniyah peaked in popularity 16 years ago in 2010 on position 177.
Famous with this name
Aniyah Johnson
Aniyah Moses
Aniyah Thomas
How would you rate Aniyah, 1-5?
Aniyah is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aniyah is currently topping the baby name charts in North Dakota at position #198 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #672.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aniyah is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Aniyah origin and meaning
Modern invented (American) — construction disputed
None established — usually explained as Anya or Aniya elaborated with an -iyah ending, but the construction is a guess
Aniyah is the -iyah form of Aniya, part of the 1990s-2000s family of melodic invented names built on A- and -iyah sounds, echoing both Russian Anya and Hebrew-style endings without a documented single source. It peaked in 2008 and has been falling since.
Origin uncertain
Aniyah is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Aniyah, pop culture references for the name Aniyah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Aniyah
We've found the following names that sound similar to Aniyah, sorted by popularity.
Anna / Amy / Ann / Anne / Annie / Ana / Aimee / Amaya / Anahi / Anya /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 484 |
| 2024 | 460 |
| 2023 | 374 |
| 2022 | 376 |
| 2021 | 336 |
| 2020 | 308 |
| 2019 | 293 |
| 2018 | 292 |
| 2017 | 291 |
| 2016 | 272 |
| 2015 | 247 |
| 2014 | 226 |
| 2013 | 220 |
| 2012 | 192 |
| 2011 | 197 |
| 2010 | 177 |
| 2009 | 180 |
| 2008 | 184 |
| 2007 | 205 |
| 2006 | 222 |
| 2005 | 229 |
| 2004 | 294 |
| 2003 | 346 |
| 2002 | 407 |
| 2001 | 536 |
| 2000 | 706 |
| 1999 | 871 |
| 1998 | 1228 |
| 1997 | 1560 |
| 1996 | 2326 |
| 1995 | 3279 |
| 1994 | 3191 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 198 |
| Mississippi | 245 |
| New Mexico | 308 |
| Alabama | 321 |
| Louisiana | 325 |
| Ohio | 336 |
| Kentucky | 337 |
| Florida | 359 |
| Oklahoma | 377 |
| Georgia | 384 |
| Washington | 392 |
| Maryland | 400 |
| Nebraska | 403 |
| Indiana | 423 |
| Texas | 461 |
| Virginia | 467 |
| Missouri | 480 |
| New York | 483 |
| Pennsylvania | 490 |
| Oregon | 491 |
| Tennessee | 501 |
| North Carolina | 511 |
| Nevada | 519 |
| Illinois | 542 |
| Colorado | 544 |
| Massachusetts | 567 |
| Arizona | 584 |
| Kansas | 589 |
| Michigan | 596 |
| California | 607 |
| South Carolina | 617 |
| Wisconsin | 623 |
| New Jersey | 672 |
Even more about Aniyah
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Aniyah a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Aniyah?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
uh-NY-uh · /əˈnaɪə/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Aniya — The shorter base spelling.
Nicknames: NiyaAni
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1994, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Aniyah is chosen for its flowing, musical sound and graceful written shape. It sits in the Aaliyah-influenced generation of names many parents still find beautiful.
Worth knowing
- Aniyah, Aniya and Anaya are three different names that are constantly merged.
- Its 2008 peak places it in the older sister generation for today's babies.
