Zaniya
Girl name · #2476 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Zaniya? In official American birth records, Zaniya has been tracked continuously since 1996, giving it 29 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 72 baby girls were named Zaniya, placing it at #2476 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1593, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 25,000 girls born in 2025 was named Zaniya.
The 29-year story
Zaniya first appears in the Social Security records in 1996, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 263 girls were named Zaniya — good for #1003 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Zaniya per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Zaniya against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zaniya in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zaniya is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". Rare names trade instant recognition for memorability; Zaniya sits firmly on that end of the spectrum.
Where Zaniya is most common
State-level data for Zaniya is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Zaniya
Statistically, parents drawn to Zaniya tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Saniya, Zariya, Samiya, Sariya, and Shriya.
SaniyaZariyaSamiyaSariyaShriyaAnaiyaJaniyaKamiya
Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zaniya | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2458 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2607 |
| 2023 | 81 | #2269 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2530 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2384 |
| 2020 | 90 | #2050 |
| 2019 | 99 | #1961 |
| 2018 | 106 | #1890 |
| 2017 | 85 | #2221 |
| 2016 | 102 | #1956 |
| 2015 | 135 | #1593 |
| 2014 | 142 | #1534 |
| 2013 | 180 | #1301 |
| 2012 | 186 | #1284 |
| 2011 | 197 | #1217 |
| 2010 | 223 | #1108 |
| 2009 | 245 | #1054 |
| 2008 | 219 | #1167 |
| 2007 | 263 | #1003 |
| 2006 | 196 | #1227 |
| 2005 | 174 | #1281 |
| 2004 | 149 | #1397 |
| 2003 | 129 | #1509 |
| 2002 | 81 | #2100 |
| 2001 | 70 | #2288 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Zaniya?
In official American birth records, the name Zaniya first appeared in 1996 (over 29 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 29 years.
Is Zaniya a popular girl name?
Zaniya ranked #2476 among girls in 2025 with 72 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1593.
When was the name Zaniya most popular?
Zaniya peaked in 2007, when 263 American girls received the name (ranked #1003 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zaniya?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 25,000 newborn American girls was named Zaniya. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.