Kanijah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-NEE-jah / /kəˈniːdʒə/American; African
Meaning
Pure; a form of the name Kanisha
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kanijah is primarily of American origin, often seen as a modern variation of names like Kanisha, which have roots in African American culture. It reflects a trend of creating unique names that blend traditional sounds with contemporary influences. In African contexts, names with similar phonetics may carry meanings related to purity or clarity, emphasizing positive attributes.
Trend Summary
The name Kanijah reflects a growing trend of unique, modern names in American culture.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kaniya
- Kanisha
- Kanyah
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kanijah was first seen in the United States in 1996. Kanijah has ranked as high as #1364 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Kanijah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kanijah (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |