Uncertain; possibly a modern variant of Kane or Aniyah.
Kaniyah is a modern American name with roots that are difficult to pin down. It likely emerged as a creative blend of the prefix 'Ka-' with the popular name Aniyah, which itself is often linked to the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace'. Alternatively, it may be a feminine elaboration of the name Kane.
Less common today
Kaniyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,528 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
