Anaiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anaiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has answered'. It has evolved through historical forms like Ananiah and Ananias. The name carries a spiritual significance and has biblical roots. It reflects traits of uniqueness and faith. While it does not have extensive biblical references, it has gained popularity in contemporary naming trends.
The name Anaiah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anaiah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Anaiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18910th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18582nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2163rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1514th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anaiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anaiah"
Pronunciation
/əˈnaɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Anaiah is derived from the Hebrew name 'Anaiah', which means 'Yahweh has answered' or 'God has answered'.
Meaning
God has answered
Language Evolution
Anaiah, Ananiah, Ananias
Historical Usage
Anaiah appeared in biblical texts and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years as a name reflecting spiritual significance.
Variants & Derivatives
Anaia, Anayah, Ananiah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Anaiah is perceived as a modern and meaningful name, often chosen by parents looking for unique yet spiritually resonant options.
Famous People
Anaiah Thomas, Anaiah M. Johnson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anaiah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anaiah"
"Anaiah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18910th of 23106 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18582nd of 27321 | 22 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2163rd of 35406 | 1,357 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1514th of 30306 | 1,747 |
Regional Popularity of "Anaiah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Anaiah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
55.41% 2539th/4582 |
37.32% 1927th/5164 |
26.68% 1951st/7313 |
28.47% 2125th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
57.23% 2280th/3984 |
30.04% 1348th/4487 |
20.64% 1408th/6822 |
24.38% 1530th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anaiah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anaiah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.