Aniyah is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #525 in 2020 with 76 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 103 births ranking #409. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 3,532 girls born was named Aniyah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Aniyah is an invented modern name, probably shaped by the sounds of Anita and Aaliyah. It is best understood as a contemporary creation rather than as a traditional name with one old documented meaning.
The source is unusually direct in describing Aniyah as invented, which makes this a good case for plain, transparent wording. Its popularity fits a broader trend toward flowing vowel-rich girls’ names.