Anijah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahn-eej-ahh
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Variant of Anna

Anijah is a variant of the name Anna, which means "grace" or "favor" in Hebrew. It has been steadily rising in popularity as a given name, particularly in the United States. The name Anijah is also associated with the Hebrew name Anaiah, meaning "Yahweh (God) has answered," evoking a profound and beautiful significance. The use of Anijah has seen a significant increase in recent years, reflecting its unique and meaningful origins.

Anijah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Anijah is currently #6962 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Anijah is currently #3922 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Anijah is currently #3308 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Anijah is currently #1861 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Anijah is currently #3694 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Anijah is currently #2050 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

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