Aniah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-NIE-uh / /əˈnaɪə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
God has answered (Hebrew); a modern variation of Anaya (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Aniah is derived from the root word meaning 'to answer' or 'to respond,' often associated with divine intervention. In English, it is considered a modern variation of Anaya, which has gained popularity in recent years as a unique name choice.
Trend Summary
Aniah has seen a rise in usage as a modern name choice in recent years.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Anaya
- Aniyah
- Ania
International Variants
- Anaya (Spanish)
- Anja (Dutch)
- Anya (Russian)
Famous people named Aniah
Aniah Blanchard — victim of a high-profile case.
Aniah K. — social media influencer.
Fictional characters named Aniah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aniah was first seen in the United States in 1994. Aniah has ranked as high as #1153 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Aniah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aniah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 99 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 150 |
| 2004 | 163 |
| 2005 | 180 |
| 2006 | 230 |
| 2007 | 222 |
| 2008 | 211 |
| 2009 | 214 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 160 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2014 | 115 |
| 2015 | 93 |
| 2016 | 102 |
| 2017 | 99 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2021 | 73 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 65 |