Aniylah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aniylah is a modern American name that combines influences from various cultures. It means delight or grace and has evolved from similar names like Aniya and Anila. The name reflects a trend toward unique naming practices and has gained popularity in recent years, particularly within African American communities. There is no biblical background associated with it.
The name Aniylah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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, Aniylah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Aniylah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8192nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2854th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aniylah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aniylah"
Pronunciation
/əˈniːlə/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
Aniylah is a contemporary name that likely derives from the combination of elements from various names and cultural influences, particularly in African American communities. It is often seen as a creative variation of names like 'Anila' or 'Aniya'.
Meaning
delight, grace
Language Evolution
Aniya, Anila, Ani
Historical Usage
Aniylah gained popularity in the late 20th to early 21st century, particularly within the context of unique and creative naming trends among African American families.
Variants & Derivatives
Aniya, Anila, Ani
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aniylah is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aniylah"
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 "Aniylah"
"Aniylah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8192nd of 35406 | 213 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2854th of 30306 | 716 |
Regional Popularity of "Aniylah" 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 "Aniylah" 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) |
68.31% 3130th/4582 |
- |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.42% 1929th/3984 |
50.86% 2282nd/4487 |
47.39% 3233rd/6822 |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aniylah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aniylah" 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.