Yaniyah
Yaniyah is a girl baby name. Ranked #49,026 in the US, popular nicknames include Yan, Yay, and Yanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Yaniyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 131 babies have been named Yaniyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yaniyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,026 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,026
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Yaniyah
Yaniyah is a girl name .
Yaniyah is currently ranked #49,026 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yaniyah include Yan, Yay, Yanie, and Yaniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis