Waniyah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Waniyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 5 babies have been named Waniyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Waniyah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #39,542 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,542
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Waniyah
Waniyah is a girl name .
Waniyah is currently ranked #39,542 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Waniyah include Wan, Wani, Waniy, Waniie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Way, Waie, and Wankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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