Kaniyah Name Popularity and Statistics
Kaniyah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kaniyah?
Kaniyah is spelled K-A-N-I-Y-A-H. The name has 7 letters.
Kaniyah Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,957
Recorded Births56
- Girls usage rose 1,006 places to #2,957 and recorded 19 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kaniyah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 56 | #2,957 |
| 2024 | Girls | 37 | #3,963 |
| 2023 | Girls | 54 | #3,047 |
| 2022 | Girls | 92 | #2,087 |
| 2021 | Girls | 77 | #2,345 |
| 2020 | Girls | 70 | #2,468 |
| 2019 | Girls | 81 | #2,249 |
| 2018 | Girls | 81 | #2,254 |
| 2017 | Girls | 76 | #2,384 |
| 2016 | Girls | 88 | #2,188 |
| 2015 | Girls | 84 | #2,236 |
| 2014 | Girls | 87 | #2,176 |
| 2013 | Girls | 87 | #2,152 |
| 2012 | Girls | 118 | #1,744 |
| 2011 | Girls | 122 | #1,708 |
| 2010 | Girls | 147 | #1,521 |
| 2009 | Girls | 133 | #1,676 |
| 2008 | Girls | 131 | #1,704 |
| 2007 | Girls | 133 | #1,666 |
| 2006 | Girls | 140 | #1,552 |
| 2005 | Girls | 122 | #1,639 |
| 2004 | Girls | 102 | #1,855 |
| 2003 | Girls | 78 | #2,203 |
| 2002 | Girls | 56 | #2,709 |
When Was Kaniyah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2010 · Girls
147 recorded births
National rank #1,521
2006 · Girls
140 recorded births
National rank #1,552
2009 · Girls
133 recorded births
National rank #1,676
2007 · Girls
133 recorded births
National rank #1,666
Where Kaniyah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #1,213 | 7 |
| TX | #2,636 | 7 |