MallowbyNames

Haniah

HAH-nee-ah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Haniya (Arabic: 'delighted') or Hannah (Hebrew: 'grace'), or a modern coinage.

Peak popularity
2013
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Haniah since 2000

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

51015200020102020Most births 2013Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s68
2010s48
2020s12

Meaning & origin

Haniah is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2000. It reached its highest popularity in 2013, though it has never ranked high enough to be listed among the top names. Its popularity trajectory has been stable in recent years. The name is most likely a creative respelling drawing from Arabic Haniya and Hebrew Hannah, reflecting broader naming trends of the early 21st century. With no top states to suggest regional concentration, Haniah remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with multicultural resonance.

Haniah likely emerged as a modern English spelling variant combining elements from Arabic Haniya, meaning 'delighted' or 'happy', and Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'. Its usage in the United States first recorded in 2000, reflecting a trend of creative respellings and cross-cultural name blending. The name saw a peak in popularity in 2013, though it remains rare overall.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Hani, Nia, Ana

Variants: Haniya, Hannah, Hania

Sibling names for Haniah

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

Sisters: Aaliyah, Maya, Leila, Zara, Noor

Brothers: Zayn, Amir, Elias, Omar, Kai

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Haniah mean?
Haniah has multiple possible meanings depending on its origin. As a variant of Haniya, it means 'delighted' in Arabic. As a variant of Hannah, it means 'grace' in Hebrew. Modern usage may simply be a creative spelling with no single fixed meaning.
Is Haniah currently popular?
Haniah is very rare. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2000 and reached its peak rank in 2013. As of the latest data (2025), it remains outside the top 1000 names.
Is Haniah a boy or girl name?
Haniah is almost exclusively used for girls, based on U.S. Social Security data.