Anaiya
2025 SSA
About Anaiya
Anaiya is a beautiful feminine name with Sanskrit origins, meaning 'without equal' or 'unique.' This melodious name has gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek distinctive yet accessible options for their daughters. While relatively uncommon in previous generations, Anaiya has seen increasing usage since the 2000s, particularly in multicultural communities. The name carries a gentle strength and exotic quality without being difficult to pronounce. Alternative spellings include Anaya and Anaiah. Anaiya blends well with current naming trends that favor vowel-rich names with meaningful origins, making it both contemporary and timeless.
Pronounced uh-NY-uh.
As of October 2026, Anaiya ranked #3467 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1627 for girls in 2006.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,235 | 84 | 47 |
| 2015 | #2,434 | 75 | 42 |
| 2016 | #2,597 | 68 | 38.4 |
| 2017 | #2,925 | 56 | 32.4 |
| 2018 | #2,384 | 76 | 44.7 |
| 2019 | #2,652 | 65 | 38.7 |
| 2020 | #3,286 | 47 | 29.1 |
| 2021 | #2,509 | 70 | 42.7 |
| 2022 | #2,893 | 58 | 35.4 |
| 2023 | #3,093 | 53 | 33 |
| 2024 | #3,381 | 46 | 28.4 |
| 2025 | #3,467 | 44 | 27.4 |