Anija
Girl nameAnija has been given to 331 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It peaked in 2002.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
331
Peak year
2002 (30 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1997
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Anija — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Anija.
Sibling name ideas for Anija
Same era and popularity as Anija, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Anija?
Anija has been given to 331 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Anija peak?
Anija peaked in 2002, when 30 babies were given the name.
Is Anija a girl or boy name?
Anija is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Anija are girls).
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