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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aniah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ania|Anias
HebrewGirl↑↑ Surging

Aniah

AH-ny-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2654
↑↑ Surging
#2654
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2375 in 2020
5yr change
+393 ranks
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2654 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Aniah

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2654

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+393 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew OriginModern3-syllableSoftFeminineGrace meaningContemporaryRising popularity
Character
gracious presence
STRONG
High confidence

Aniah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2654 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +393 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2654 · very rare
Aniah at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew meaning 'grace' or 'favor', with possible variant associations to 'answer' or 'response'
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#2375 in 2020
5yr change:+393 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AriaAnyaAliyahAmiaAnaya
Similar Style
IslaLeahMaya◈Mia◈Nia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aniah
EllaMiraZaraEmmaNoahLevi
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Aniah illustration
Name Intelligence
Aniah · Overview
Summary

Aniah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2654 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Aniah scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 393 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Meaningful character
Aniah carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Aniah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
aniah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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