God has favored me
Aniayah is a modern American elaboration of the name Aniyah, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah. It carries the traditional meaning of grace or favor, often interpreted as 'God has favored me' or 'He answered me.' The addition of the extra 'a' creates a more unique, rhythmic spelling while maintaining its soft, melodic sound.
Less common today
Aniayah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,129 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).