Aniah
Every Aniah since 1994 — 3,276 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aniah
Aniah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,254 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 3,276 American babies have been named Aniah. Its peak came in 2006, when 230 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aniah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aniah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #3,254 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,638 |
| 2023 | 55 | #3,017 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,605 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2,442 |
| 2020 | 74 | #2,377 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,452 |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,614 |
| 2017 | 99 | #1,991 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1,943 |
| 2015 | 93 | #2,090 |
| 2014 | 115 | #1,783 |
| 2013 | 97 | #2,003 |
| 2012 | 132 | #1,632 |
| 2011 | 160 | #1,419 |
| 2010 | 163 | #1,404 |
| 2009 | 214 | #1,174 |
| 2008 | 211 | #1,207 |
| 2007 | 222 | #1,153 |
| 2006 | 230 | #1,095 |
| 2005 | 180 | #1,256 |
| 2004 | 163 | #1,309 |
| 2003 | 150 | #1,348 |
| 2002 | 134 | #1,425 |
| 2001 | 99 | #1,796 |
| 2000 | 70 | #2,240 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,279 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aniah in 2025?
Aniah ranked #3,254 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aniah?
3,276 babies have been named Aniah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aniah most popular?
Aniah peaked in 2006, when 230 newborns received the name.
Is Aniah a boy or girl name?
Aniah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aniah rising or falling?
Aniah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.