Girl · #12,462 in 2026

Aniayah

Name: Popularity of the name Aniayah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aniayah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,462

Peak Rank

#6,820 (2005)

Total Babies

163

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2018

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#6820

Peak Rank

163

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aniayah

Aniayah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 17 Aniayahs were born — ranking #6,820 that year. As of 2026, Aniayah ranks #12,462 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 163 Aniayahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Aniayah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aniayah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Anisha
Annua
Anima
Anika
Aeneas
Anthea
Anaemia
Anica
Anila
Anama
Antia
Amariah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aniayah

What does the name Aniayah mean?

Aniayah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aniayah in 2026?

In 2026, Aniayah ranks #12,462 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Aniayah most popular?

Aniayah reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #6,820 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Aniayah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aniayah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Aniayah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aniayah include Meiling, Analilia, Jady. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aniayah

Aniayah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 163 births in the dataset. Aniayah's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #6,820. Use the chart and map above to compare Aniayah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.