NAME PROFILE
Aaniyah
Derived from the Latin word 'legatus', meaning a gift or property handed down from an ancestor. It describes an individual destined to build a lasting impact and leave a beautiful mark on the world.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,394 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2001 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 32%CA — 25%GA — 19%FL — 13%IL — 11%
Notable People
Legacy (Member of hip-hop group The New Boyz) · Legacy (Character in the American Gladiators revival series) · Legacy Iron (Renowned fitness personality and bodybuilder) · Legacy Stevens (Television and film actress) · Legacy Jaynor (Modern professional actor and child model)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LegaCiciGigi
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