Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Anaijah since 1998
Babies named Anaijah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Anaijah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, reflecting a trend toward creative, melodic names combining familiar elements. It ranks 14,942 as of 2025, with about 1 in every 321,453 girls given this name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2010, and the name has since remained relatively stable in usage. While not among the most common names, Anaijah fits well with contemporary naming styles and offers a distinctive choice.
Anaijah appears to be a modern coinage, combining elements from names like Ana (a variant of Anna) with the popular -ijah suffix (as seen in Elijah or Aaliyah). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, aligning with the late-1990s trend of inventive, melodic names. The name has no known historical or linguistic antecedent.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Ani
Sibling names for Anaijah
Names that share Anaijah's style, for a brother or sister.
