Aniyah is a modern and unique feminine given name of African-American origin. It is derived from the Arabic name 'Anisa,' which means 'friendship.' The name Aniyah gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, reaching its peak usage in the mid-1990s. In recent years, it has maintained steady but lower levels of usage.
"Aniyah first emerged as a popular baby name in 2005 with five newborns sharing this unique moniker."