Aniyah
Peaked at #177 nationally in 2010, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1991, Aniyah has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Aniyah — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#177
in 2010
Current rank
#461
in 2024
Years tracked
34
1991–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1991, Aniyah reached its peak popularity for girls in 2010, ranking #177 nationally with 1,739 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #225 (2014) to #461 (2024) — a 51% drop.
As of 2024, Aniyah ranks #461 nationally for girls, with 676 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #461 | 676 |
| 2023 | #371 | 827 |
| 2022 | #378 | 823 |
| 2021 | #338 | 965 |
| 2020 | #310 | 1,033 |
| 2019 | #290 | 1,151 |
| 2018 | #291 | 1,132 |
| 2017 | #290 | 1,118 |
Aniyah — Boys (United States)
Limited dataPeak rank
#11572
in 2005
Last ranked
#11572
in 2005
Years tracked
1
2005–2005
Trend
Limited data
Aniyah was already at its most popular for boys in 2005 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #11572), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Aniyah hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2005, when it stood at #11572.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #11,572 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Aniyah most popular?
Aniyah was most popular in 2010, when it ranked #177 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Aniyah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently insufficient data, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Aniyah?
At least 30,574 babies have been recorded with the name Aniyah in the US since 1991, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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