Will my child share the name Anniyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Anniyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anniyah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anniyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anniyah is rising: up 626 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #731 in 2012.

Is Anniyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anniyah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Anniyah a popular baby name in the United States?

Anniyah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Anniyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anniyah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Anniyah

Anniyah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2674 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #731 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Anniyah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anniyah in their class.