Anijah
Meaning
"God has answered"
Origin: Hebrew Anna/Anya + Yah
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,513
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Nijah, Ani, Nia
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"God has answered"
Origin: Hebrew Anna/Anya + Yah
"elm grove"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #6513 for Anijah.
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Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Anijah at #6513 in the United States.
Anijah means "God has answered" (Hebrew Anna/Anya + Yah origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).
Anijah is primarily a girl name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.