Saniyah
Borrowed from Arabic سنيّة (“radiant”)
Every Saniyah since 1997 — 7,300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saniyah
Saniyah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,284 in 2025 with 175 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 7,300 American babies have been named Saniyah. Its peak came in 2009, when 595 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 Saniyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saniyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 175 | #1,284 |
| 2024 | 176 | #1,312 |
| 2023 | 150 | #1,469 |
| 2022 | 180 | #1,317 |
| 2021 | 171 | #1,321 |
| 2020 | 175 | #1,280 |
| 2019 | 176 | #1,306 |
| 2018 | 286 | #936 |
| 2017 | 247 | #1,045 |
| 2016 | 237 | #1,093 |
| 2015 | 292 | #931 |
| 2014 | 313 | #876 |
| 2013 | 324 | #827 |
| 2012 | 412 | #684 |
| 2011 | 468 | #619 |
| 2010 | 507 | #580 |
| 2009 | 595 | #507 |
| 2008 | 564 | #547 |
| 2007 | 528 | #568 |
| 2006 | 396 | #715 |
| 2005 | 327 | #795 |
| 2004 | 273 | #893 |
| 2003 | 161 | #1,295 |
| 2002 | 79 | #2,138 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,872 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,747 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saniyah mean?
Borrowed from Arabic سنيّة (“radiant”)
How popular is the name Saniyah in 2025?
Saniyah ranked #1,284 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 175 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saniyah?
7,300 babies have been named Saniyah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saniyah most popular?
Saniyah peaked in 2009, when 595 newborns received the name.
Is Saniyah a boy or girl name?
Saniyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saniyah rising or falling?
Saniyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.