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Annaliyah

an-uh-LEE-uh · Possibly a combination of Anna (grace) and the fashionable suffix -liyah, or a variant of Analiyah.

2025 rank (girls)
#5,554
Babies named in 2025
22
Peak popularity
2016
2025 frequency
1 in 73,058 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2005

Rising since 2005, #5,554 for girls today.

Popularity of Annaliyah since 2003

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

10213120102020Most births 2016Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s32
2010s193
2020s115

Meaning & origin

Annaliyah is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2003, reflecting the trend of combining classic names like Anna with the melodic -liyah suffix popularized by names such as Aaliyah. Since 2005, its use has been on a rising trajectory, with a peak rank in 2016; by 2025 it stood at rank 5,554, with approximately 1 in 73,058 newborns given the name. The name has been especially well received in California, which is its top state. Annaliyah fits comfortably among the stylish -iyah and -lee-uh ending names, offering parents a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.

Annaliyah is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States, likely formed by blending the traditional name Anna with the popular suffix -liyah, seen in names like Aaliyah and Jaliyah. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2003 and has seen rising use, particularly in California.

Where Annaliyah is most popular

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

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Anna, Annie, Leah, Ali

Variants: Annalia, Analiyah, Anneliyah

Sibling names for Annaliyah

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Annaliyah mean?
Annaliyah is a modern combination name, likely blending Anna (meaning 'grace') with the popular suffix -liyah. Its exact meaning is not historically established, but it is often interpreted as 'grace of God' by association.
How popular is the name Annaliyah?
Annaliyah ranked 5,554 in the U.S. in 2025, with about 1 in 73,058 births. Its peak popularity was in 2016, and it has been rising in use since 2005.
Is Annaliyah a girl's name?
Yes, Annaliyah is predominantly used for girls, appearing almost exclusively in female birth records.