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UK girl's name

Annaliya

A feminine name of Arabic-Aramaic origin meaning "gracious, merciful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Annaliya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Annaliya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. 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.

Annaliya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Annaliya. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Annaliya ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 girls were registered as Annaliya.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Annaliya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5765

2017

Births in 2017

3

Latest year

Peak year

2017

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Annaliya mean?

The name Annaliya finds its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken across the Indian subcontinent from around the 3rd century BCE to the 4th century CE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "annalaya," which translates to "dwelling place" or "abode." This could suggest that the name was initially given to individuals born or residing in a particular location or settlement.

One of the earliest known references to the name Annaliya can be traced back to the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this text, the name is mentioned in connection with a minor character, though the specific details of their role or significance are not widely documented.

During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, the name Annaliya gained popularity among the nobility and aristocratic classes. Historical records from this period indicate that several princesses and daughters of influential families bore this name.

In the 12th century CE, a renowned Indian scholar and philosopher named Annaliya Bhatta made significant contributions to the field of Hindu theology and scriptural interpretation. Her writings and teachings were widely revered and studied across various Hindu philosophical schools.

Another notable figure in history with the name Annaliya was a 15th-century Rajput warrior princess from the Mewar region of present-day Rajasthan, India. She was known for her bravery and skill in battle, and her exploits were chronicled in local folk tales and legends.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Annaliya was also found among the royal families and influential courtiers. One such individual was Annaliya Begum, a prominent noblewoman and poet who lived in the 17th century and was renowned for her literary works and patronage of the arts.

As the name Annaliya has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, it is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent and the various dynasties and empires that ruled over the region throughout history. While the name may have variations in spelling or pronunciation across different regions and languages, its basic meaning and origin can be traced back to the Sanskrit term "annalaya."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Annaliya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Annaliya 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
2010s #5765 3 1

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FAQ

Annaliya: questions and answers

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

In 2017, Annaliya was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Annaliya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Annaliya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Annaliya?

A feminine name of Arabic-Aramaic origin meaning "gracious, merciful".

How many people are called Annaliya in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Annaliya across the 1 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.