Rising since 2022, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Annayah since 2008
Babies named Annayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Annayah is a modern, relatively rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2008. It has been slowly climbing in usage, with its peak year recorded in 2025 when it ranked 6,116 nationally and was given to approximately 1 in 84,593 girls. The name shows a rising trajectory, especially since 2022, and is most frequently chosen in Florida among top states. Its origins are debated and unclear, possibly an elaboration of Anna or a variant of Anaya with Hebrew or Arabic roots. As a contemporary name, it carries no historical weight but offers a melodic and feminine sound favored by parents looking for something distinctive yet familiar.
Annayah is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular name Anna with the fashionable suffix -yah, seen in names like Aaliyah and Layah. It may also be a variant of Anaya, which has multiple possible origins: from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'God answered', or from Arabic 'anaya meaning 'caring', 'protection', or 'concern'. As a recent invention, its etymology is not historically attested and remains speculative.
Where Annayah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Annayah” around the world
Where Annayah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Ann, Naya, Nay
Sibling names for Annayah
Names that share Annayah's style, for a brother or sister.
