Holding steady.
Popularity of Aneesah since 1976
Babies named Aneesah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 157 |
| 1980s | 197 |
| 1990s | 137 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Aneesah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, a variant of Anisa, meaning 'friendly' or 'companion'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, with its peak usage occurring just two years later in 1978. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with no recent surge in popularity, and it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Aneesah remains a rare but meaningful choice, distinct from more common variants like Aneesa or Anisa.
Aneesah is a feminine variant of the Arabic name Anis (masculine) or Anisa (feminine), derived from the root 'a-n-s', which conveys meanings of sociability, friendliness, and companionship. The name has been used in the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities for centuries, often chosen for its pleasant meaning. The spelling with 'h' at the end is a common transliteration variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Neesa, Sah
Sibling names for Aneesah
Names that share Aneesah's style, for a brother or sister.
