Modern spelling, origin uncertain. Possibly from Arabic Zaniah, a star name in Virgo said to mean 'corner' or 'angle'; or from Nahuatl zyanya, meaning 'forever'.
Vibe
gentlesoulful
How it ages.
Modern and melodic, in steady use in recent years.
The cultural moment.
In the United States, Zaniyah ranked 839th among girls in 2024 and 834th in 2025.