Anijah
Every Anijah since 1994 — 1,392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anijah
Anijah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,568 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,392 American babies have been named Anijah. Its peak came in 2010, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Anijah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anijah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,568 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,420 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,442 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,729 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,022 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,342 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,458 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,168 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,527 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,639 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,501 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,013 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,167 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,216 |
| 2011 | 69 | #2,591 |
| 2010 | 104 | #1,930 |
| 2009 | 93 | #2,151 |
| 2008 | 95 | #2,123 |
| 2007 | 77 | #2,434 |
| 2006 | 91 | #2,130 |
| 2005 | 103 | #1,880 |
| 2004 | 98 | #1,911 |
| 2003 | 80 | #2,169 |
| 2002 | 75 | #2,201 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,883 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,072 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,602 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anijah in 2025?
Anijah ranked #6,568 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anijah?
1,392 babies have been named Anijah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anijah most popular?
Anijah peaked in 2010, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Anijah a boy or girl name?
Anijah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anijah rising or falling?
Anijah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.