A Hebrew name gently fading from the charts.
A female given name.
Aniya is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, likely a variant of Anaiah or Ania, meaning 'God answers' or 'answered by God,' from Hebrew anah (to answer) and Yah (God).
Popular in African-American communities since the early 2000s, Aniya has a flowing, three-syllable rhythm that feels both melodic and strong. It sits comfortably alongside names like Aaliyah, Saniya, and Taniya — sharing their lilting quality while maintaining its own distinctive identity.
Aniya was #262 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1183, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,254 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 5,639 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 10,084 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 827 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 41 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 201 | #1183 |
| 2023 | 248 | #1018 |
| 2022 | 234 | #1072 |
| 2021 | 265 | #979 |
| 2020 | 306 | #878 |
| 2019 | 355 | #779 |
| 2018 | 402 | #713 |
| 2017 | 386 | #733 |
| 2016 | 434 | #672 |
| 2015 | 501 | #595 |
| 2014 | 563 | #550 |
| 2013 | 592 | #508 |
| 2012 | 682 | #457 |
| 2011 | 769 | #412 |
| 2010 | 955 | #337 |
| 2009 | 1,086 | #304 |
| 2008 | 1,249 | #273 |
| 2007 | 1,271 | #267 |
| 2006 | 1,262 | #262 |
| 2005 | 1,246 | #261 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1979–2024) · Methodology