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Zaniah
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
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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What does the name Zaniah mean?
Zaniah is a star in Virgo (Arabic 'the corner'), and a modern -iah name; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Zaniah?
It's said zə-NY-ah /zəˈnaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
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.