Kaniyah
Every Kaniyah since 1996 — 2,369 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaniyah
Kaniyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,975 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 2,369 American babies have been named Kaniyah. Its peak came in 2010, when 147 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kaniyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaniyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,975 |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,002 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,062 |
| 2022 | 92 | #2,096 |
| 2021 | 77 | #2,357 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2,481 |
| 2019 | 81 | #2,260 |
| 2018 | 81 | #2,261 |
| 2017 | 76 | #2,392 |
| 2016 | 88 | #2,198 |
| 2015 | 84 | #2,249 |
| 2014 | 87 | #2,186 |
| 2013 | 87 | #2,162 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1,753 |
| 2011 | 122 | #1,711 |
| 2010 | 147 | #1,524 |
| 2009 | 133 | #1,680 |
| 2008 | 131 | #1,708 |
| 2007 | 133 | #1,670 |
| 2006 | 140 | #1,555 |
| 2005 | 122 | #1,642 |
| 2004 | 102 | #1,864 |
| 2003 | 78 | #2,215 |
| 2002 | 56 | #2,726 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,988 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,697 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaniyah in 2025?
Kaniyah ranked #2,975 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaniyah?
2,369 babies have been named Kaniyah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaniyah most popular?
Kaniyah peaked in 2010, when 147 newborns received the name.
Is Kaniyah a boy or girl name?
Kaniyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaniyah rising or falling?
Kaniyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.