Caring, affectionate, or one who helps
Aaniyah is a modern variant of the Arabic name Aniyah. It is often interpreted as meaning 'caring' or 'affectionate' in Arabic contexts, or sometimes associated with the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'grace'.
About 15 girls were named Aaniyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
