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Annayah

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Pronounced ah-NY-yah /ɑˈnaɪ.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Anaya — variously from the Hausa, 'a caring/look-after one', and the Hebrew, 'God answered'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Caring; God answered: Annayah spells Anaya. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-NY-yah').
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Origin LowHausa, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Anaya — variously from the Hausa, 'a caring/look-after one', and the Hebrew, 'God answered'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6138 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Annayah is a spelling of Anaya — variously from the Hausa, 'a caring/look-after one', and the Hebrew, 'God answered' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-NY-yah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Anaya. Rare in this form, caring-and-God-answered at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Anaya is variously Hausa, 'a caring one', and Hebrew, 'God answered' — Annayah is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-NY-yah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Anaya — routes layered

Variations

AnayaAnaiahAnnaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Annayah mean?

Annayah spells Anaya — variously Hausa 'caring' and Hebrew 'God answered'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Annayah?

It's said ah-NY-yah /ɑˈnaɪ.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Annayah a boy or girl name?

Annayah is a girl's name.

How popular is Annayah?

Annayah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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