Aniyah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aniyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 5 babies have been named Aniyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aniyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,138 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,138
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Aniyah
Aniyah is a boy name .
Is Aniyah a boy or girl name? Aniyah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,138 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #461. Aniyah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Aniyah is currently ranked #29,138 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aniyah include Ani, Aniy, Any, Anie, and Anikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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