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Aniza

ah-NEE-zah · Uncertain, possibly related to the Arabic name Anisa meaning 'friendly' or 'companion'.

2025 rank (girls)
#13,208
Babies named in 2025
6
Peak popularity
2000
2025 frequency
1 in 267,878 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.

Popularity of Aniza since 1993

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

4913200020102020Most births 2000Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s38
2000s78
2010s18
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Aniza is a modern name first recorded in U.S. data in 1993, likely a variant of the Arabic name Anisa. Its peak popularity came in 2000, though it has remained rare, with a stable trajectory and no dominant geographic distribution. The name's appeal may lie in its melodic sound and multicultural feel.

Aniza is likely a variant of Anisa, an Arabic name derived from the root 'anisa' meaning 'to be friendly' or 'companion'. It may also be influenced by the Spanish surname Aniza or a creative modern formation. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1990s, primarily for girls.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ani, Nizi

Variants: Anisa, Anissa, Aneesa

Sibling names for Aniza

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

Sisters: Aaliyah, Zara, Layla, Maya, Sofia

Brothers: Zayn, Amir, Khalil, Rayan, Samir

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aniza mean?
Aniza is likely related to the Arabic name Anisa, meaning 'friendly' or 'companion', though its exact meaning is uncertain.
How popular is the name Aniza?
Aniza ranks 13,208th among U.S. girls' names in 2025, with about 1 in 267,878 girls given the name.
Is Aniza a boy or girl name?
Aniza is predominantly used as a girl's name.