What is the origin of the name Aaniyah?

Aaniyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Aaniyah?

Aaniyah is currently ranked #5284 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aaniyah?

Aaniyah is pronounced ah-NEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Aaniyah

ah-NEE-yah

Popularity

#5284

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,378

Peak Year

#104 in 2008

First Recorded

1998

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern respelling of Aniyah, possibly of Arabic origin, meaning 'grace', 'favor', or 'care.'

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Numerology

The Creative

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Nicknames

Ani Niyah

Spelling Variations

Aniyah Aniya Anya

Similar Names

Amira Aaliyah Saniyah Samira

Personality Traits

GracefulCaringKindFriendly

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