Aniyah
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Aniyah
The name 'Aniyah' is a variant of 'Aniya' or 'Aniyah', meaning "caring" or "affectionate" in Swahili, and is also considered a feminine form of the Arabic name 'Ani' meaning "the one who cares" or "the one who is concerned." It is used primarily in African American and Islamic cultures, with no notable historical context beyond its modern adoption as a given name.
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Etymology
The name 'Aniyah' is a variant of 'Aniya' or 'Aniyah', meaning "caring" or "affectionate" in Swahili, and is also considered a feminine form of the Arabic name 'Ani' meaning "the one who cares" or "the one who is concerned." It is used primarily in African American and Islamic cultures, with no notable historical context beyond its modern adoption as a given name.
Aniyah currently ranks #485 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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