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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Radiant, exalted (from Arabic saniyyah)
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- sah-NEE-ah
Saniyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin, drawn from saniyyah, with a meaning of "radiant, exalted." It's pronounced sah-NEE-ah (IPA /səˈniːə/). If you're drawn to names with a global feel, Saniyah fits that style.
Meaning & Origin of Saniyah
Meaning: Radiant, exalted (from Arabic saniyyah).
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Saniyah
sah-NEE-ahIPA /səˈniːə/
Popularity of Saniyah
According to Social Security data covering 1997-2024, Saniyah peaked in 2009 at #507 with 595 babies given the name, and by 2024 had fallen to #1306 with 176 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Saniyah mean?
Radiant, exalted (from Arabic saniyyah). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Saniyah?
Saniyah is pronounced sah-NEE-ah (IPA: /səˈniːə/).
Is Saniyah a popular name right now?
Saniyah peaked at #507 in 2009 and is ranked #1306 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1997–2024.)
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