The baby name Anaiah is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-NAY-uh (IPA: /əˈneɪə/).
Anaiah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Anaiah is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-NAY-uh (IPA: /əˈneɪə/).
Anaiah is Hebrew in Origin.
Anaiah is a theophoric Hebrew name formed from the verb ‘anah, “to answer,” and the divine element -yah (Yahweh), yielding the meaning “Yahweh has answered” or “answered by God.” It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a man who stood with Ezra when the Law was publicly read (Nehemiah 8:4), and in post‑exilic community lists, anchoring the name in late biblical history and temple life.
Carried into English through biblical translations, Anaiah remained uncommon for centuries but has seen modern revival across Jewish, Christian, and broader multicultural communities. While masculine in Scripture, it is now used for all genders. Variants and spellings include Anayah, Anaia, and the popular Anaya - sometimes treated as a form of Anaiah, though Anaya also has separate Sanskrit and Arabic etymologies. Short forms such as Naya, Ana, and Ani are common contemporary nicknames.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2023 | #1 | — | 897 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #235 | 51 | 2,795 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #633 | 289 | 8,487 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Anaiah is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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