How Many People Are Named Kaniyah?
Complete statistics for the name Kaniyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaniyah is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 143,925 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,293 people in the US! It peaked in popularity in 2010 but has since been declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 suggests a person with a strong sense of purpose and a desire to make a positive impact.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 2,311 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaniyah Through the Generations
Kaniyah emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2010 with 147 births. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting its status as a genuinely modern, newer-generation name. With 2,303 under-30 and only 8 aged between 30 and 60, Kaniyah remains firmly associated with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaniyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaniyah
How Many People Have the Name Kaniyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,293 people in the United States currently share the name Kaniyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 143,925 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaniyah a Common or Rare Name?
Kaniyah 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 Kaniyah Mean?
Kaniyah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaniyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaniyah Most Popular?
The name Kaniyah reached peak popularity in 2010, with 147 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 Kaniyah?
Approximately 2,293 people named Kaniyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,311. That works out to roughly 1 in 143,925 Americans.
Is Kaniyah a rare name?
Kaniyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 143,925 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaniyah mean?
Kaniyah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaniyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaniyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaniyah most popular?
Kaniyah peaked in 2010 with 147 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.