Saniyah

Meaning of Saniyah

It means "radiant," "brilliant," or "splendid."

Saniyah has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Saniyah

After ranking as high as #507 in 2009, Saniyah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Saniyah

• Saniyya Sidney
  American actress
• Saniyah As-Salam
  American actress
• Saniyah Haley
  American basketball player
• Saniyah Chong
  Model and social media personality
• Saniyah Nicholson
  American actress

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Questions about the name Saniyah

What does the name Saniyah mean?

Saniyah means it means "radiant," "brilliant," or "splendid.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Saniyah a boy's or a girl's name?

Saniyah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Saniyah?

Saniyah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Saniyah most popular?

Saniyah peaked at #507 in 2009.