Aniya Girl

Popularity: #749 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-NEE-yah / əˈniːjə

Hebrew; African

Meaning

Hebrew: 'God has answered'; African: 'caring' or 'compassionate'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Aniya has roots in both Hebrew and African cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with a sense of divine response or fulfillment. In various African cultures, it embodies qualities of compassion and care. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Aniya has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

ArianaAlaynaAnikaMayaZaniyaSaniyaNiaKaniya

Variants

  • Aniyah
  • Anya

International Variants

  • Anya (Russian)
  • Anja (German)

Famous people named Aniya

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Fictional characters named Aniya

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Sibling Suggestions

AmayaAaliyahAriaAnisaAlinaAmina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aniya was first seen in the United States in 1979. Aniya has ranked as high as #511 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Aniya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aniya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 20
14%
GA 17
12%
CA 12
8%
FL 9
6%
NY 9
6%
IL 9
6%
NC 8
6%
OH 8
6%
IN 6
4%
SC 6
4%
TN 6
4%
MO 6
4%
NJ 6
4%
LA 5
4%
VA 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19795
19815
19825
19836
19865
19875
19888
19897
19908
19917
199218
199329
199440
199547
199664
1997107
1998185
1999322
2000448
2001552
2002763
2003976
20041,231
20051,246
20061,262
20071,271
20081,249
20091,086
2010955
2011769
2012682
2013592
2014563
2015501
2016434
2017386
2018402
2019355
2020306
2021265
2022234
2023248
2024201