Anis
- Pronunciation
- [A-nis]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
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- Origin
- Arabic
Anis Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 348 baby boys have been named Anis. The name peaked in 2008 with 19 US births that year (rank #4911). In 2024, ranked #6466 nationally — 1,555 places below its 2008 peak.
Top States for Anis
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Anis births are: New York (6).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Anis
If you like Anis's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
4-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Anis's exact length and starting letter: Aala, Aart, Aase, Aban, Abba.
Quick Facts About Anis
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Compare Anis to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Anis against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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