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Anaiza

ah-NYE-zah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Anais or a modern coinage.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,712
Babies named in 2025
40
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 40,182 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1999

Rising since 1999, #3,712 for girls today.

Popularity of Anaiza since 1992

Babies named Anaiza per year in U.S. Social Security records.

132740200020102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s41
2000s30
2010s43
2020s119

Meaning & origin

Anaiza is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. Since then, it has been on a steady upward trajectory, particularly gaining momentum from 1999 onward. In 2025, it climbed to its peak rank of 3,712, with approximately 1 in 40,182 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has found particular favor in Virginia, New York, and Texas, which are its top three states of use. Anaiza remains a rare but increasingly chosen option, likely appealing to parents drawn to its melodic sound and contemporary feel. Its etymology is not rooted in any traditional language or culture, making it a modern invention rather than a name with historical depth.

Anaiza is a name of recent origin, first recorded in U.S. data in 1992. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly inspired by names like Anais or Ana, combined with a fashionable suffix. Since the late 1990s, its use has steadily increased, particularly in states like Texas and Virginia. There is no well-attested historical or cultural derivation.

Where Anaiza is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Anaiza” around the world

Where Anaiza lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

  • Ireland

    3

    babies in 2025

Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ana, Niza, Aiza

Sibling names for Anaiza

Names that share Anaiza's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aaliyah, Ariana, Mila, Isla, Zara

Brothers: Ezra, Elian, Mateo, Liam, Noah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Anaiza mean?
The meaning of Anaiza is uncertain. It may be a creative modern name or a variant of Anais, but no definitive meaning has been established.
How popular is the name Anaiza?
Anaiza is a rare name. In 2025, it ranked 3,712th in the U.S., with about 1 in 40,182 girls given the name that year.
Is Anaiza a boy or girl name?
Anaiza is almost exclusively used for girls. U.S. data shows no significant male usage.