Declining since 2005, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Anyia since 1993
Babies named Anyia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 572 |
| 2010s | 212 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Anyia is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1993. Its popularity peaked in 2006, though it has been on a declining trajectory since 2005. In 2025, it ranked 10,917 with roughly 1 in 200,908 newborns receiving the name. The spelling likely reflects a phonetic adaptation of names like Aniya or Anya, fitting a broader trend of names ending in 'ia' that gained traction in the 2000s. Though no top states are recorded for this name, its usage pattern suggests scattered, nationwide appeal rather than regional concentration.
Anyia is a relatively recent first name in the United States, first recorded in 1993. It appears to be a respelling or variant of the name Anya, itself a Russian diminutive of Anna, or a modern coinage influenced by names like Aaliyah or Aniya. The name has seen modest use, particularly in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Nia
Sibling names for Anyia
Names that share Anyia's style, for a brother or sister.
