Gift of God or beautiful
Zaniya is a modern American name likely created as a variation of Zaniyah or Saniyah. While its exact roots are debated, it is often associated with the Arabic word for 'brilliant' or 'splendid,' or seen as a creative elaboration of the Hebrew name Zane.
Less common today
Zaniya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,011 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
