Aaniyah

Girl name

Aaniyah has been given to 1,394 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It peaked in 2008.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,394

Peak year

2008 (104 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1998

10-year trend

▼ -73%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Aaniyah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Aaliyahgirl

110,077 babies since 1976

Aniyahgirl

31,212 babies since 1991

Janiyahgirl

13,605 babies since 1995

Zaniyahgirl

7,428 babies since 1996

Saniyahgirl

7,300 babies since 1997

Taniyahgirl

4,247 babies since 1992

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FAQ

How popular is the name Aaniyah?

Aaniyah has been given to 1,394 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Aaniyah peak?

Aaniyah peaked in 2008, when 104 babies were given the name.

Is Aaniyah a girl or boy name?

Aaniyah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Aaniyah are girls).

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