Modern creation, possibly a variant of Saniyah or Zaniyah
Ciniya is a modern American name likely created through phonetic experimentation. It may be a creative variation of the Arabic name Saniyah, meaning 'brilliant' or 'splendid', or influenced by the popular '-iya' suffix trend in contemporary naming. Due to its rarity, it does not have a singular established etymological history.
Less common today
Ciniya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,957 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
