How to say it
a · NI · yah
əˈniː.ə
Feminine
Aniyah
Caring; exalted
What it means
A modern name linked to the Arabic Aniya, 'caring,' and to the lifted Aaliyah family.
Aniyah rides the same lifted -iyah sound as Aaliyah, and is often tied to the Arabic aniya, read as 'caring' or 'one who is concerned.' Soft and current, it caught on strongly in American naming from the late 1990s. It sits with Aaliyah and Amaya in the airy crowd. Said uh-NEE-uh.
How to spell Aniyah
The standard spelling is Aniyah. Common variants include Aniya, Anaya, Anyiah, but Aniyah is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #177 in 2010, currently #485 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
In the Aaliyah family; also spelled Aniya.
- Pronunciation
uh-NEE-uh.
Spelling variants
- Aniya
- Anaya
- Anyiah
Names with the same feeling
Common questions
- What does the name Aniyah mean?
- A modern name linked to the Arabic Aniya, 'caring,' and to the lifted Aaliyah family.
- What does Aniyah mean in Arabic?
- In Arabic, Aniyah means "Caring; exalted." Aniyah rides the same lifted -iyah sound as Aaliyah, and is often tied to the Arabic aniya, read as 'caring' or 'one who is concerned.' Soft and current, it caught on strongly in American naming from the late 1990s. It sits with Aaliyah and Amaya in the airy crowd. Said uh-NEE-uh.
- How do you pronounce Aniyah?
- Aniyah is pronounced əˈniː.ə. Say it as a-NI-yah, with the stress on the "ni" syllable.
- How do you spell Aniyah?
- The standard spelling is Aniyah. Common spelling variants include Aniya, Anaya, Anyiah.
- Is Aniyah a boy or girl name?
- Aniyah is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Aniyah?
- Aniyah ranked #485 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.