Aniyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Aniyah means 'caring' or 'compassionate'.
Meaning of the Name Aniyah
Aniyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'ani' which means 'care' or 'concern'. The name carries the meaning of one who is caring, compassionate, and full of love. It is also sometimes associated with the Hebrew name Anna or Anne, which means 'grace' or 'favor'. Aniyah has become popular in recent years and is often chosen for its beautiful sound and meaningful origins.
Popularity of the Name Aniyah
The popularity for the name Aniyah peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 1,825 births, which ranked number 388 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Aniyah had the most female births in 2009 with 1,825, which ranked number 180 out of 20,192 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2005 with 5, which ranked number 11,472 out of 13,368 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Aniyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,645 births to 820 births, a decline of -50.15%. Among females, Aniyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,645 births to 820 births, a decline of -50.15%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aniyah
- 20 Year Trend of Aniyah: 17.14%
- 10 Year Trend of Aniyah: -50.15%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Aniyah: -50.15%
Popularity of Aniyah by State
Among females, Aniyah was most popular in Southeastern states with 270 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 101 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aniyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 255 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 325 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 445 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 78 | 452 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 406 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 287 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 68 | 278 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 303 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 576 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 448 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 403 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 341 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 327 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 395 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 377 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 394 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 350 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 240 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 334 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 389 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 181 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 316 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 380 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 335 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 313 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 460 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 473 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 243 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 470 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 101 | 345 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 336 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 541 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 328 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 318 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aniyah
- Total Births of Aniyah: 765 (-6.73%)
- Female Births of Aniyah: 765 (-6.73%)
Given the downward trend of Aniyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.73% decrease in total births, for a total of 765 births in 2024. For Females, births for Aniyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 765 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.73%.