
The short answer
Anaiah is a feminine name used in Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘Yahweh has answered’ in Hebrew, from עָנָה (ʿana) meaning ‘to answer’ and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. This is the name of a minor character in the Old Testament." It ranked #853 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘Yahweh has answered’ in Hebrew, from עָנָה (ʿana) meaning ‘to answer’ and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. This is the name of a minor character in the Old Testament. The entry lists its usage as Biblical.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Anaiah ranked #853 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #853 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anaiah mean?
Anaiah means "Yahweh has answered", according to Behind the Name.
Is Anaiah a popular name?
Anaiah ranked #853 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Anaiah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Anaiah appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Anaiah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.