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UK girl's name

Anaiya

A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a variant of Anna.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Anaiya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anaiya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1353, with 24 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 80 births.

This profile covers 826 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 822 living people in the UK are called Anaiya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Anaiya ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 24 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 80 girls were registered as Anaiya.
  • About 822 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anaiya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1353

2024

Births in 2024

24

Latest year

Peak year

2014

80 births

Estimated living

822

2026

Meaning

What does Anaiya mean?

The name Anaiya is a relatively modern name, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "Ana" meaning "I" and "Aya" meaning "sign" or "miracle." Thus, the name Anaiya can be interpreted as "I am a miracle" or "I am a sign."

While the name itself is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Arabic roots provide a rich cultural context. The Arabic language has played a significant role in the spread of Islamic culture and literature, influencing various regions across the Middle East and North Africa.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Anaiya are relatively recent, with the first known examples appearing in the late 20th century. One of the earliest notable individuals with this name is Anaiya Rae, an American singer and songwriter born in 1996. She gained recognition for her participation in various singing competitions and her successful debut album "Anaiya Rae" released in 2016.

Another notable figure with the name Anaiya is Anaiya Aon, a Pakistani actress born in 1993. She has starred in several popular television dramas and films, including "Mere Humsafar" and "Mastana Mahi." Her performances have earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fan following in Pakistan.

In the literary world, Anaiya Pearce is an American author known for her young adult fantasy novels. Her debut book, "The Immortal Circus," published in 2019, received positive reviews and established her as a promising voice in the genre.

Anaiya Vijayarajah is a Sri Lankan-Australian professional cricketer who has represented both Sri Lanka and Australia in international cricket competitions. Born in 1991, she is renowned for her all-rounder abilities as a right-arm off-break bowler and a powerful batter.

Another notable individual with the name Anaiya is Anaiya El-Bahri, an Egyptian-American artist and sculptor. Her works, which often explore themes of identity and cultural fusion, have been exhibited in various galleries across the United States and the Middle East.

While the name Anaiya is relatively new, its Arabic roots and the accomplishments of individuals bearing this name have contributed to its growing popularity in recent years. As a name that symbolizes miracles and signs, it holds a unique cultural significance and offers a glimpse into the diverse influences that shape modern naming trends.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Anaiya over time

The chart below shows babies named Anaiya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Anaiya, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 24 births in 2024, compared with 80 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Anaiya
020406080200020122024

Decades

Anaiya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anaiya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #1221 142 5
2010s #774 527 10
2000s #2101 157 10

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FAQ

Anaiya: questions and answers

How popular is the name Anaiya in the UK right now?

In 2024, Anaiya was ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales, with 24 births registered.

When was Anaiya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 80 babies registered as Anaiya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Anaiya?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a variant of Anna.

How many people are called Anaiya in the UK?

A total of 826 babies have been registered as Anaiya across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.