How old is someone named Aniyah?
The average Aniyah is 14 years old.
Half of all living Aniyahs are between 9 and 19.
When was Aniyah popular?
Aniyah had one big moment, peaking in 2009. 71% of the babies ever named Aniyah arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 571 | 560 |
| 2000s | 11,868 | 12,000 |
| 2010s | 13,817 | 14,000 |
| 2020s | 4,956 | 4,900 |
How many Aniyahs are still alive?
About 31,000 Aniyahs are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 31,000 babies named Aniyah since 1991.
Nearly every Aniyah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Aniyah?
More than half of living Aniyahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Aniyah an old name?
No. Aniyah is one of the youngest names around: younger than 85 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Aniyah will be 32 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Aniyah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Aniyahs are women.
Names the same age as Aniyah
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Aniyah's name twin is Cayden. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cayden's age curve is the closest match to Aniyah's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Aniyah
How old is the average Aniyah?
The average Aniyah in the US is 14 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Aniyah?
About 31,000 Aniyahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 31,000 babies given the name since 1991.
When was the name Aniyah most popular?
In 2009, when about 1,800 baby girls were named Aniyah.
Is Aniyah a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 55% of living Aniyahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this