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Aniyah

Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aniyah: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2020.

Aniyah is a modern, melodic name that emerged as a creative elaboration of the traditional name Anya or Anna, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favour." Though it shares roots with the Scottish favourite Anna, Aniyah itself is more common in African American and Muslim communities, where it is also seen as a variant of Aniya or Anya. A notable bearer is Aniyah Lee, an American education advocate, though the name has no prominent Scottish historical figures. There is no major place connection in Scotland. The name gained wider recognition in the UK after 2000, and its soft, flowing sound echoes the similar Scottish name Aine, though with a distinct modern feel.