Kaniah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kaniah means 'reed' or 'cane' and symbolizes strength and protection.
Meaning of the Name Kaniah
Kaniah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'kanah' which means 'reed' or 'cane'. The name is also associated with the biblical story of Moses being placed in a basket made of reeds and set adrift on the Nile river. Kaniah symbolizes strength, resilience, and protection. It has a deep spiritual meaning and is often chosen for its biblical significance.
Popularity of the Name Kaniah
The popularity for the name Kaniah peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 42 births, which ranked number 6,121 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Kaniah had the most female births in 2005 with 42, which ranked number 3,508 out of 19,191 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kaniah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 21 births to 14 births, a decline of -33.33%. Among females, Kaniah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 14 births, a decline of -33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kaniah
- 20 Year Trend of Kaniah: -26.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Kaniah: -33.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kaniah: -33.33%
Popularity of Kaniah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kaniah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kaniah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kaniah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kaniah
- Total Births of Kaniah: 13 (-3.97%)
- Female Births of Kaniah: 13 (-3.97%)
Given the downward trend of Kaniah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kaniah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.97%.