Rising since 2015, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Anahia since 2014
Babies named Anahia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Anahia is a modern invention that first appeared on the U.S. baby-name landscape in 2014, a time when parents increasingly sought unique-sounding names with soft, flowing vowels. The name has seen a steady upward trajectory since 2015, rising through the ranks to reach its peak position of 6,546 in 2024, with a one-in-94,545 frequency that same year. Its sound and spelling suggest influence from popular names like Anaya and Aaliyah, though its precise origins remain unestablished. The name's appeal appears most concentrated in New York, where it registered as a top state for the name, reflecting broader trends toward creative, multicultural-sounding names in diverse urban areas.
Anahia is a modern English coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 2014. It resembles names like Anaya (of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to Hebrew Anaiah 'God has answered' or Sanskrit Anaya 'completely free') and the Hawaiian name Anahia. Its spelling with an 'h' may be influenced by other trendy names such as Aaliyah or Nahia. The name has no long historical use and is considered a contemporary invention.
Where Anahia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Annie, Nia, Ani
Sibling names for Anahia
Names that share Anahia's style, for a brother or sister.
