Zaniah

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Zaniah Pronunciation

Zaniah is pronounced zə-NY-ah /zəˈnaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Zaniah, a star in the constellation Virgo (Arabic, 'the corner'); also a modern -iah coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Star-bright and modern: Zaniah is a star in Virgo — and rides the lovely -iah ending. Celestial, lyrical, and rare.

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Origin LowArabic, American

MeaningFrom Zaniah, a star in the constellation Virgo (Arabic, 'the corner'); also a modern -iah coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4453 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,730

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Zaniah comes from the star Zaniah in Virgo — from Arabic, often glossed 'the corner' — and also reads as a modern -iah coinage (routes layered, which we note). A celestial, lyrical name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-star-in-Virgo at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Zaniah names a star in the constellation Virgo (from Arabic for 'the corner') — and fits the popular -iah names; doubly evocative.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zaniah (star) — routes layered

Variations

ZaniaZaniyahXaniah

Nicknames

Zani

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zaniah?

Zaniah is pronounced zə-NY-ah (/zəˈnaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Zaniah said aloud.

How do you say Zaniah?

Zaniah is said zə-NY-ah (/zəˈnaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Zaniah said aloud.

What does the name Zaniah mean?

Zaniah is a star in Virgo (Arabic 'the corner'), and a modern -iah name; the routes are layered.

Is Zaniah a boy or girl name?

Zaniah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zaniah?

Zaniah is a rare name in the U.S.