God was gracious; favor
Anyia is often considered a modern phonetic variant of the name Anya, which is a Russian diminutive of Anna. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. In some contexts, it is also associated with Igbo origins, where it can mean 'eye'.
About 8 girls were named Anyia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).