Aniyah vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aniyah

Girl #461 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"caring, solicitude"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#461
Total SSA Count
676
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani, Niya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aniyah Rank #461
Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #461 for Aniyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aniyah ___

  • Aniyah Grace
  • Aniyah Marie
  • Aniyah Rose
  • Aniyah Nicole
  • Aniyah Simone
  • Aniyah Renee

Melissa ___

  • Melissa Ann
  • Melissa Marie
  • Melissa Grace
  • Melissa Joy
  • Melissa Kate
  • Melissa Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aniyah

Aaliyah Zara Imani Maliyah Jayden

If you choose Melissa

Jessica Jennifer Michelle Brian Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aniyah or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Aniyah at #461 in the United States.

What do Aniyah and Melissa mean?

Aniyah means "caring, solicitude" (Arabic origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Aniyah and Melissa boy or girl names?

Aniyah is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.

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