Kaniyah

Girl name

Kaniyah has been given to 2,369 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It peaked in 2010.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,369

Peak year

2010 (147 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1996

10-year trend

▼ -33%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Aniyahgirl

31,212 babies since 1991

Janiyahgirl

13,605 babies since 1995

Kaliyahgirl

12,951 babies since 1994

Zaniyahgirl

7,428 babies since 1996

Saniyahgirl

7,300 babies since 1997

Kamiyahgirl

5,374 babies since 1994

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Jailynngirl

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Saphiragirl

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Kyndragirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kaniyah?

Kaniyah has been given to 2,369 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kaniyah peak?

Kaniyah peaked in 2010, when 147 babies were given the name.

Is Kaniyah a girl or boy name?

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

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