Zaniyah
How to say it: zuh-NYE-uh · /zəˈnaɪə/
Modern American coinage; possibly an elaboration with Hebrew suffix -iyah ('God'). No established traditional etymology.
Zaniyah was the 636th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 327 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 19% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #698 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #636 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 327 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,639 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −19% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #698 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A creation of the last forty years, Zaniyah crested in the 2020s. A gentle decline is anticipated for the next few years.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a breathy finish, it ripples lightly. Niyah works as a natural short form.
Nicknames
- Zani
- Niyah
- Zan
Honouring a Zaniyah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zaniyah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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