Baby Name Popularity Profile

Aniyah

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Aniyah.

National Rank (2025)
#485
All-Time Peak Rank
#177 (2010)
Total U.S. Births
31,207
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Balance: Single-Gender Archetype
πŸ’‘ The Aniyah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

πŸ“– The Story Behind Aniyah

According to SSA data, Aniyah achieved its highest historical rank of #177 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 1,825 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 52.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 35 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Aniyah scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change -52.8% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,825 Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
35 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 571
2000s: 11,863
2010s: 13,817
2020s: 4,956

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables A-ni-yah
Letter Count 6 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Delaware
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 44 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Delaware Unranked 165 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #519 231 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #359 2,329 2012 40.0% Decline
Georgia #384 1,718 2008 44.2% Decline
Maryland #400 816 2005 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #511 1,410 2009 32.3% Decline
Virginia #467 1,103 2009 46.9% Decline
South Carolina #617 674 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #245 570 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #325 761 2008 50.0% Decline
District of Columbia Unranked 188 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #461 3,082 2010 41.5% Decline
Alabama #321 673 2008 55.9% Decline
New Jersey #672 979 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #584 424 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #501 713 2011 50.0% Decline
Illinois #542 1,504 2009 40.0% Decline
Oklahoma #377 408 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #423 704 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #480 635 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 311 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #336 1,263 2007 32.7% Decline
Pennsylvania #490 1,459 2007 47.5% Decline
Colorado #544 325 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #596 997 2009 48.0% Decline
Arkansas Unranked 279 2009 Insufficient historical volume
California #607 2,384 2009 42.2% Decline
New York #483 1,810 2010 27.1% Decline
Wisconsin #623 449 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #589 225 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #337 353 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #392 282 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 58 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #567 369 2010 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #308 80 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 241 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #491 108 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 130 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #403 68 2014 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 60 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 35 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 11 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 13 2021 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #198 10 2017 Insufficient historical volume

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