Anniah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anniah

What is the meaning of the name Anniah ?

The baby name Anniah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæn.i.ə/ (AN-ee-uh).

Anniah is English, Hebrew in Origin.

Anniah is a modern feminine name likely adapted from the Hebrew Anaiah, a biblical name meaning “Yahweh has answered” or “God has responded.” The doubled n also invites a blended reading with Anna (from Hebrew Ḥannah, “grace, favor”), so some parents interpret Anniah as carrying both “grace” and a theophoric -iah ending associated with the divine name.

Though not prominent in older records, Anniah has appeared in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, tracking the wider revival of -iah names and creative respellings such as Aniyah and Anaya. Common variants and cognates include Anaiah, Aniyah, Anaya, Annaya, Anyah, and Ania; short forms include Nia and Ani. Usage remains uncommon but steadily visible in contemporary registries. The name’s layered origins suit families seeking a subtle biblical echo without being overtly traditional, or a modern twist on Anna while preserving a sense of grace and answered prayer.