Zaniah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zaniah is an Arabic name meaning 'the one who is adorned' or 'the one who is beautiful'. It has evolved through various forms like Zaniyah and Zaneah. The name is modern and carries connotations of beauty and elegance, with no biblical relevance.
The name Zaniah 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, Zaniah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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, 'Zaniah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23525th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2618th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2894th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zaniah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zaniah"
Pronunciation
/ˈzeɪniə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
Zaniah is derived from the Arabic word meaning 'the one who is adorned' or 'the one who is beautiful'.
Meaning
Adorned, beautiful
Language Evolution
Zaniah, Zaniyah, Zaneah
Historical Usage
Zaniah has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the 21st century, as a unique and exotic name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Zaniyah, Zaneah, Zania
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Zaniah is often perceived as a modern and fashionable name, associated with beauty and elegance.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zaniah"
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 "Zaniah"
"Zaniah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 23525th of 27321 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2618th of 35406 | 1,018 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2894th of 30306 | 702 |
Regional Popularity of "Zaniah" 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 "Zaniah" 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 |
42.85% 2213th/5164 |
26.36% 1928th/7313 |
57.67% 4304th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
72.89% 2904th/3984 |
82.79% 3715th/4487 |
37.28% 2543rd/6822 |
57.27% 3594th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zaniah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zaniah" 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.