Rising since 1998, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Anaiyah since 1998
Babies named Anaiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 552 |
| 2010s | 764 |
| 2020s | 314 |
Meaning & origin
Anaiyah is a modern American name that first entered U.S. records in 1998, reflecting the trend of creative respellings and 'yah' endings popularized by names like Aaliyah. Its rank of 2,895 in 2025 shows it remains uncommon, reaching a peak in 2010 when it was more widely used. The trajectory has been rising since 1998, indicating steady but modest adoption. Geographically, Anaiyah is most common in California and Texas. While its exact origins are uncertain, the name fits a pattern of modern coinages developed alongside other A- and -yah names.
Anaiyah is a modern American coinage, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1998. It likely arose as a respelling of Anaya (possibly from Hebrew meaning 'God answered') or as a variant of Aniyah (itself a modern invention). The name gained popularity in the 2000s and 2010s, fitting fashionable patterns ending in 'yah'.
Where Anaiyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Ani, Nai
Sibling names for Anaiyah
Names that share Anaiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
