Anaiya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anaiya is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'caring' or 'compassionate'. It has evolved from its historical form Anaya and is gaining popularity in contemporary usage. The name reflects traits of empathy and kindness, but it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Anaiya is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. 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, Anaiya has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled 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, 'Anaiya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22013th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2110th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2709th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anaiya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anaiya"
Pronunciation
/əˈnaɪjə/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Anaiya is derived from the Sanskrit word 'anaya', which means 'caring' or 'compassionate'. It is often associated with qualities of kindness and empathy.
Meaning
caring, compassionate
Language Evolution
Anaya, Anaiya
Historical Usage
The name Anaiya has gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as parents seek unique and meaningful names for their children.
Variants & Derivatives
Anaya, Anaiyah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Anaiya is perceived as a modern, elegant name that carries positive connotations of kindness and warmth.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anaiya"
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 "Anaiya"
"Anaiya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22013th of 27321 | 12 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2110th of 35406 | 1,410 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2709th of 30306 | 771 |
Regional Popularity of "Anaiya" 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 "Anaiya" 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) |
56.46% 2587th/4582 |
36.19% 1869th/5164 |
26.04% 1904th/7313 |
28.58% 2133rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
81.98% 3266th/3984 |
64.07% 2875th/4487 |
36.38% 2482nd/6822 |
35.47% 2226th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anaiya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anaiya" 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.