What is the origin of the name Anijah?

Anijah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Anijah?

Anijah is currently ranked #6390 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Anijah?

Anijah is pronounced ah-NEE-jah.

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GirlArabic

Anijah

ah-NEE-jah

Popularity

#6390

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,375

Peak Year

#104 in 2010

First Recorded

1994

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a modern respelling of Aniya, possibly of Arabic origin, meaning 'care,' 'grace,' or 'favor.'

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Ani Nijah

Spelling Variations

Aniya Aniyah

Similar Names

Aaliyah Saniyah Nylah Amara

Personality Traits

GracefulKindGentleSweet

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