NAME PROFILE
Kaniyah
Historical SSA popularity data for Kaniyah.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,369 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2010 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2000 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African-American, Arabic |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 21%IL — 21%NC — 20%FL — 20%TX — 18%
Notable People
Kaniyah K. Williams (Social Media Influencer) · Kaniyah McCorkle (Musician) · Kaniyah Robinson (Activist) · Kaniyah Johnson (Athlete) · Kaniyah Thomas (Artist)
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