How Many People Are Named Saniyah?

Complete statistics for the name Saniyah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Saniyah
Very Rare
7,122
Estimated People
1 in 46,335
1 in X Americans
2009
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
7,122 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 14

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 107
Arkansas 10
Arizona 48
California 453
Connecticut 23
DC 17
Delaware 12
Florida 527
Georgia 507
Illinois 269
Indiana 66
Kansas 11
Kentucky 13
Louisiana 138
Massachusetts 65
Maryland 183
Michigan 170
Minnesota 6
Missouri 83
Mississippi 89
North Carolina 404
New Jersey 327
Nevada 27
New York 526
Ohio 230
Oklahoma 29
Pennsylvania 573
South Carolina 141
Tennessee 127
Texas 554
Virginia 340
Washington 23
Wisconsin 71
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Saniyah

How Many People Have the Name Saniyah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,122 people in the United States currently share the name Saniyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,335 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Saniyah a Common or Rare Name?

Saniyah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Saniyah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Saniyah are covered in full on the Saniyah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Saniyah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Saniyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Saniyah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Saniyah Most Popular?

The name Saniyah reached peak popularity in 2009, with 595 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Saniyah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Saniyah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Saniyah?

Approximately 7,122 people in the United States share the name Saniyah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Saniyah a rare name?

Saniyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,335 Americans has this name.

What does the name Saniyah mean?

The meaning and origin of Saniyah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Saniyah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Saniyah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Saniyah most popular?

The name Saniyah reached its peak in 2009, with 595 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People7,122
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 46,335
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2009
Male %0%
Female %100%

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