Anayah
How to say it: uh-NY-uh · /əˈnaɪə/
Variant of Anaya; linked to Hebrew 'answered by God' or Arabic 'care'. The -yah suffix adds a devotional tone.
Anayah was the 200th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 289 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #144 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #200 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 289 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,838 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #144 |
| In France, 2025 | #120 among girls’ names, 120 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving only recently, Anayah reached its height in the 2020s. Momentum points toward more gains ahead.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a gentle touch, it is heard as uh NY uh. Zariah echoes its melody nicely.
Nicknames
- Ana
- Naya
- Yah
Honouring a Anayah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Anayah is about 1 in 77.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #120 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #290.
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