Anniyah
Every Anniyah since 1997 — 829 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anniyah
Anniyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,868 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 829 American babies have been named Anniyah. Its peak came in 2009, when 63 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 Anniyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anniyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,868 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,211 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,681 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,479 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,409 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,106 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,353 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,572 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,063 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,999 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,504 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,329 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,319 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,835 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,948 |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,520 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,800 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,716 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,537 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,696 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,033 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,609 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,431 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,724 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,355 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,592 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anniyah in 2025?
Anniyah ranked #6,868 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anniyah?
829 babies have been named Anniyah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anniyah most popular?
Anniyah peaked in 2009, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Anniyah a boy or girl name?
Anniyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anniyah rising or falling?
Anniyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.