UK girl's name
Anniah
A feminine name of uncertain Hebrew origins, possibly meaning "God has answered".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anniah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anniah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4739, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. 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.
Anniah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Anniah. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anniah ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 girls were registered as Anniah.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anniah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4739
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Anniah mean?
The name Anniah is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. Some sources suggest that it may be a variant or combination of the names Anna and Nia, both of which have roots in different languages and cultures.
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word "Hannah," which means "grace" or "favor." It has been a popular name in various cultures and religions, including Christianity, where it is associated with the biblical figure of Saint Anna, the mother of the Virgin Mary.
Nia, on the other hand, is a name of Welsh origin, meaning "bright" or "shining." It is a popular name in Wales and other parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in some African countries.
While the name Anniah itself does not have a documented historical origin or meaning, it is possible that it was created by combining elements of these two names to create a unique and modern name.
In terms of historical references, there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention the name Anniah specifically. However, some notable individuals with similar names include:
1. Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), a renowned Russian prima ballerina. 2. Anna Freud (1895-1982), an Austrian-British psychoanalyst and daughter of Sigmund Freud. 3. Anna Kournikova (born 1981), a Russian former professional tennis player. 4. Nia Long (born 1970), an American actress and producer. 5. Nia Jeter (born 1984), an American track and field athlete.
It is important to note that while these individuals share elements of their names with Anniah, they were born with different names and are not directly associated with the name Anniah itself.
Overall, the name Anniah appears to be a modern creation, perhaps inspired by the combination of two existing names with their own cultural and linguistic roots. Its precise origin and meaning remain uncertain, but it has gained popularity as a unique and potentially meaningful name choice in recent times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Anniah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anniah 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 | #4739 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Anniah
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Anniah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anniah in the UK right now?
In 2013, Anniah was ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Anniah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Anniah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anniah?
A feminine name of uncertain Hebrew origins, possibly meaning "God has answered".
How many people are called Anniah in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Anniah 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.