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soh-FEE-uh
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Aniya
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern name, possibly from Anya”
- Meaning
- modern name, possibly from Anya
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- uh-NY-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,071
- US babies 2025
- 226
- Best rank
- #261 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Aniya
Aniya is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern name, possibly from Anya”.
Aniya is a modern American name that became popular around the turn of this century. It resembles Anya, the Russian pet form of Anna meaning grace, and it follows the same pattern as names like Nia and Amiya, with a stressed middle syllable. Because it developed mainly as a sound-based coinage in the United States, it does not have one fixed meaning, and online definitions vary widely. Spellings include Aniyah and Anaya. The name has a light, musical quality and three easy syllables. Ani and Niya are natural nicknames, and it pairs gracefully with classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Aniya first appears in US Social Security records in 1979. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 23 different years, starting in 1999. Its best national rank was #261 in 2005, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 1,271 were named Aniya. In 2025, 226 babies were named Aniya, and it ranked #1,071 nationally. That is 55% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #580 in 2000, #337 in 2010, and #1,071 in 2025. Of the 18,085 US girls named Aniya since records began, 56% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 5,642 babies. Since 2010, 7,126 more have been named Aniya.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Dulce, Kaylie, Heaven, Daniella, and Madilyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aniya ranked highest in Mississippi, South Carolina, and Missouri.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #525 | 5 |
| South Carolina | #697 | 6 |
| Missouri | #734 | 7 |
| Georgia | #750 | 13 |
| Ohio | #811 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aniya is usually pronounced uh-NY-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ya”.
Middle names for Aniya
A few middle names that flow with Aniya: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aniya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aniya mean?
Aniya is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern name, possibly from Anya”.
What is the origin of the name Aniya?
Aniya has modern American roots. Aniya is a modern American name that became popular around the turn of this century.
Is Aniya a popular name?
Not especially. Aniya ranked #1,071 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aniya a boy or girl name?
Aniya is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aniya?
Aniya 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