Aniylah
2025 SSA
About Aniylah
Aniylah is a contemporary feminine name of modern American origin, representing a creative spelling variation of names like Anila or Aniyah. The name has likely emerged in the 21st century as part of the trend toward unique spellings and melodious sounds ending with '-ah' or '-yah.' Though it has no direct historical roots, Anila has Sanskrit origins meaning 'wind' or 'air,' which may influence perceptions of Aniylah. The additional syllables and distinctive spelling give the name a musical quality and unique appearance. Aniylah remains relatively uncommon, appealing to parents seeking an individualistic name with a contemporary feel and flowing pronunciation. The combination of the 'ani' sound with the feminine 'ylah' ending creates a graceful, modern impression.
Pronounced uh-NEE-luh.
As of October 2026, Aniylah ranked #3580 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2564 for girls in 2018.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,586 | 68 | 38.1 |
| 2015 | #2,591 | 69 | 38.7 |
| 2016 | #2,803 | 61 | 34.4 |
| 2017 | #2,746 | 62 | 35.9 |
| 2018 | #2,564 | 68 | 40 |
| 2019 | #2,816 | 59 | 35.2 |
| 2020 | #2,851 | 57 | 35.3 |
| 2021 | #2,821 | 60 | 36.6 |
| 2022 | #2,957 | 56 | 34.1 |
| 2023 | #3,383 | 47 | 29.3 |
| 2024 | #3,216 | 49 | 30.2 |
| 2025 | #3,580 | 42 | 26.1 |