Aniya
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aniya: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2015.
Aniya is a name with several possible origins, most commonly seen as a variant of Anya, the Russian diminutive of Anna, which itself comes from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favour." It can also be connected to the Swahili word meaning "look" or "see," or be a creative modern spelling of the Arabic name Aniyah, meaning "caring" or "affectionate." While no globally famous bearer named Aniya immediately springs to mind—it remains a relatively modern given name—its graceful sound has made it increasingly popular in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. The name shares its root with the classic Anne, borne by countless queens and saints, and was given to around 50 baby girls in Scotland in 2023, reflecting its steady, gentle appeal.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20154 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #6534 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y