Anaiah is a distinctive choice, ranked #497 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anaiah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#497
US Rank #914
About the Name Anaiah
Anaiah has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #497. The name has climbed 568 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.
Anaiah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #914 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Anaiah
Unlikely. With around 79 UK babies named Anaiah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anaiah in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Anaiah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 568 places over the last five years to #497 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Anaiah is more popular in the UK (#497) than in the US (#914). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Anaiah ranks #914 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
79
UK babies named Anaiah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 568 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Anaiah
Likely around 1 other Anaiah in the class
UK Popularity (2005–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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