Aaniyah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-NEE-yah / /əˈniːjə/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: 'caring'; Hebrew: 'grace'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Aaniyah is derived from the root word 'aniyyah', which conveys a sense of care and compassion. The name is often associated with qualities of nurturing and kindness. In Hebrew, Aaniyah is linked to the concept of grace, reflecting a spiritual or divine favor. Both origins emphasize positive attributes and are used in various cultural contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Aniyah
- Aaniya
- Aaniyha
International Variants
- Ania (Polish)
- Anya (Russian)
- Aneya (Indian)
Famous people named Aaniyah
Aaniyah Ali — activist.
Aaniyah Johnson — artist.
Fictional characters named Aaniyah
Aaniyah — original character in a novel.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aaniyah was first seen in the United States in 1998. Aaniyah has ranked as high as #1296 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Aaniyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aaniyah (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 47 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 103 |
| 2007 | 94 |
| 2008 | 104 |
| 2009 | 93 |
| 2010 | 80 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 24 |