Saniyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Saniyah means 'brilliant' or 'radiant'.
Meaning of the Name Saniyah
Saniyah is a female name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'sani', which means 'brilliant' or 'radiant'. The name has a beautiful meaning, representing someone who shines brightly and has a charismatic presence. Saniyah also has a spiritual connotation, symbolizing the inner light or enlightenment. Overall, Saniyah is a name that exudes positivity and warmth.
Popularity of the Name Saniyah
The popularity for the name Saniyah peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 596 births, which ranked number 962 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Saniyah had the most female births in 2009 with 596, which ranked number 506 out of 20,192 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Saniyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 412 births to 180 births, a decline of -56.31%. Among females, Saniyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 412 births to 180 births, a decline of -56.31%.
Nationwide Popularity of Saniyah
- 20 Year Trend of Saniyah: 127.85%
- 10 Year Trend of Saniyah: -56.31%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Saniyah: -56.31%
Popularity of Saniyah by State
Among females, Saniyah was most popular in Southeastern states with 57 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 23 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Saniyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1829 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1046 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1069 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 852 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 507 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1231 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1123 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1024 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 503 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1185 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 733 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 809 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Saniyah
- Total Births of Saniyah: 166 (-7.95%)
- Female Births of Saniyah: 166 (-7.95%)
Given the downward trend of Saniyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.95% decrease in total births, for a total of 166 births in 2024. For Females, births for Saniyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 166 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.95%.