The Hebrew proper name Aniam appears to mean 'lamentation of the people' or 'groaning of the nation,' combining anachah (sighing, groaning) with am (people). It is a rare name in the Old Testament, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:19 as a descendant of Manasseh through Shemida.
Even rare genealogical names carry meaning in Scripture. Aniam — 'lamentation of the people' — may have been given in a time of national mourning or personal sorrow. In the tapestry of redemptive history, the genealogies of Israel preserve the memory of both triumph and suffering, testifying that God is present through all seasons of His people's story. No sorrow is forgotten in God's record.