Emma Girl
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Anaiah
GirlHebrew· “Yahweh has answered”
- Meaning
- Yahweh has answered
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- uh-NY-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #853
- US babies 2025
- 318
- Best rank
- #853 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Anaiah
Anaiah is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “Yahweh has answered”.
Meaning 'Yahweh has answered', Anaiah is a Hebrew name. It appears in the Book of Nehemiah, where Anaiah is one of the men standing beside Ezra as he reads the law to the people. Although it is a man's name in the Bible, in the modern United States it is used mostly for girls, drawn by its lilting sound and meaningful origin. Anaiah fits with other popular -iah names such as Aniyah and Amariah. Ana and Naya are sweet nicknames.
Popularity over time
Anaiah first appears in US Social Security records in 1983. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 2024. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #853, and its highest count, 318 babies. Use has grown 150% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #3,337 in 2000, #1,530 in 2010, and #853 in 2025. Of the 3,445 US girls named Anaiah since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,241 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Elia, Lilia, Honey, Elani, and Soraya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Anaiah ranked highest in Florida, Massachusetts, and Colorado.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #398 | 47 |
| Massachusetts | #398 | 14 |
| Colorado | #589 | 9 |
| Maryland | #605 | 8 |
| New Jersey | #670 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Anaiah over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Anaiah is usually pronounced uh-NY-uh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Anaiah
A few middle names that flow with Anaiah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Anaiah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anaiah mean?
Anaiah is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “Yahweh has answered”.
What is the origin of the name Anaiah?
Anaiah has Hebrew roots. Meaning 'Yahweh has answered', Anaiah is a Hebrew name.
Is Anaiah a popular name?
Yes. Anaiah ranked #853 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Anaiah a boy or girl name?
Anaiah is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Anaiah over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Anaiah?
Anaiah is usually pronounced uh-NY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings