Declining since 2007, #3,249 for girls today.
Popularity of Aniah since 1994
Babies named Aniah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 1,673 |
| 2010s | 1,100 |
| 2020s | 359 |
Meaning & origin
Aniah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security Administration records in 1994. The name saw its peak popularity in 2006 and has been gradually declining in use since 2007. As of 2025, it ranked 3249, given to roughly 1 in 33,485 newborn girls each year. Aniah is most common in Texas and California. Its sound aligns with the popular feminine 'iah' ending found in names like Aaliyah and Amariah, while its spelling likely draws inspiration from names such as Anaya or Aniya. Though sometimes linked to the Hebrew meaning 'God answered', this connection is not definitive, and the name is best understood as a creative variation of contemporary style.
Aniah is a 20th-century coinage influenced by the popularity of names ending in 'iah', such as Amariah and Aaliyah. It may be a respelling of Anaya, which itself has debated origins, possibly from the Hebrew 'Anaya' meaning 'God answered' or a feminine form of Anai. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1994 and gained modest usage in the 2000s.
Where Aniah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Niah
Sibling names for Aniah
Names that share Aniah's style, for a brother or sister.
