Kaniyah
1 country#2957 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Kaniyah’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,369 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #2957 · peaked in 2010 with 147 births
Most common in: Georgia, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaniyah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1552 | — |
| 2007 | #1666 | ↓114 |
| 2008 | #1704 | ↓38 |
| 2009 | #1676 | ↑28 |
| 2010 | #1521 | ↑155 |
| 2011 | #1708 | ↓187 |
| 2012 | #1744 | ↓36 |
| 2013 | #2152 | ↓408 |
| 2014 | #2176 | ↓24 |
| 2015 | #2236 | ↓60 |
| 2016 | #2188 | ↑48 |
| 2017 | #2384 | ↓196 |
| 2018 | #2254 | ↑130 |
| 2019 | #2249 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #2468 | ↓219 |
| 2021 | #2345 | ↑123 |
| 2022 | #2087 | ↑258 |
| 2023 | #3047 | ↓960 |
| 2024 | #3963 | ↓916 |
| 2025 | #2957 | ↑1006 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaniyah
Is Kaniyah a popular name?
Yes — Kaniyah currently ranks #2957 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaniyah more common for boys or girls?
Kaniyah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaniyah most popular?
Kaniyah peaked in 2010 in United States, with 147 recorded births that year.
Is Kaniyah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaniyah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9581 in 1996 to #2957 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaniyah?
At least 2,369 babies have been recorded with the name Kaniyah across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaniyah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaniyah include Kaleigh, Kalli, Kenzlee, Klaire.
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