God has answered; completely free
Anaiya is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variant of the Hebrew name Anaiah, meaning 'God has answered,' or derived from the Sanskrit word Anaya, meaning 'completely free' or 'without a leader.'
Less common today
Anaiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,637 in 2006.
Award-winning Chicano author of 'Bless Me, Ultima'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
