Holding steady.
Popularity of Anasha since 1981
Babies named Anasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Anasha is a modern, rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981. Its peak usage occurred in 2002, yet it has never entered the top 1,000 names, maintaining a stable but very low frequency. The name likely emerged from the creative coinage trend combining popular elements like 'Ana' and 'sha', similar to names such as Anaya or Aaliyah. Without a clear etymology or historical roots, Anasha represents a contemporary naming style that values uniqueness and phonetic appeal. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice that few children share.
Anasha appears to be a modern creation, possibly formed from the popular prefix 'Ana-' (as in Anaya or Anastasia) combined with a fashionable '-sha' suffix. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981 and saw its peak usage in 2002, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, indicating rare, sporadic use. Its exact derivation is not clearly traced to any established language or traditional name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Sha
Sibling names for Anasha
Names that share Anasha's style, for a brother or sister.
