How Many People Are Named Kanijah?
Complete statistics for the name Kanijah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kanijah is a very rare female name, with only 269 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,228,922 Americans. The vast majority, 98%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 271 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kanijah Through the Generations
Kanijah peaked in popularity in 2007 with 24 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. With an average age of 19, most Kanijahs are part of the younger generation, with 266 under 30 and only 5 between 30 and 60. This name's prevalence is concentrated among those born in the last two decades, reflecting its modern origins and appeal to contemporary parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kanijah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kanijah
How Many People Have the Name Kanijah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 269 people in the United States currently share the name Kanijah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,228,922 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kanijah a Common or Rare Name?
Kanijah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kanijah Mean?
Kanijah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kanijah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kanijah Most Popular?
The name Kanijah reached peak popularity in 2007, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kanijah?
Approximately 269 people named Kanijah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 271. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,228,922 Americans.
Is Kanijah a rare name?
Kanijah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,228,922 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kanijah mean?
Kanijah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kanijah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kanijah are male and 100% are female.
When was Kanijah most popular?
Kanijah peaked in 2007 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.