Since I have the name "Aniya" I'll say no one can pronounce it. It is pronounced Ay-Niy-Uh or Uh-niy-uh and is extremely unpopular and rare. I'll say no one deserves to get bullied because they have this name so consider that before you name your baby girl this...
Hey, it's me again. I made my original comment when I was an annoying middle schooler, full hate. I have since grown to like my name, and accept my heritage as well. When I was making the comment I was 11, 12 maybe and hated my heritage, like, a lot a lot. I was being bullied for "huge A- lips" and people always got my name wrong and it made me insecure. I ain't like that no more. I still think it sounds a little childish, but my opinion ain't as negative :D.
I think this is a beautiful name, and I like that it fits with "modern" times, in a way. However, it bothers me that Aniya doesn't have an "established" meaning.
― Anonymous User 6/4/2012
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This is my friend's name. She says it's Native American for "flowing river".