Kaniah
Every Kaniah since 1996 — 506 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaniah
Kaniah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,072 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 506 American babies have been named Kaniah. Its peak came in 2005, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaniah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaniah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,072 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,729 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,832 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,332 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,894 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,649 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,358 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,537 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,625 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,710 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,244 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,360 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,222 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,834 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,353 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,933 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,403 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,950 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,310 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,553 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,134 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,164 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,005 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,185 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,859 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaniah in 2025?
Kaniah ranked #16,072 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaniah?
506 babies have been named Kaniah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaniah most popular?
Kaniah peaked in 2005, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Kaniah a boy or girl name?
Kaniah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaniah rising or falling?
Kaniah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.