Holding steady.
Popularity of Anes since 1999
Babies named Anes per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Anes is a rare masculine name in the United States, first recorded in 1999. Its peak year of usage was 2009, but it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name is likely of Arabic origin, possibly a variant of Anis meaning 'close friend', and it is also used in Bosnian communities. Despite its low frequency, Anes has a stable trajectory and has been given to a handful of boys each year. Because it is so uncommon, no top states for the name have been recorded. Parents drawn to short, international names may appreciate Anes for its simplicity and cross-cultural appeal.
Anes is a name of debated origin. It may be a variant of the Arabic name Anis, meaning 'close friend' or 'companion', or it could be a Bosnian adaptation of the same root. The name has been used in Bosnia and other Balkan regions, as well as in Arabic-speaking communities. Its modern usage in the United States has been recorded since the late 1990s, though it remains rare.
“Anes” around the world
Where Anes lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
75
babies in 2024
Quebec
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Anes
Names that share Anes's style, for a brother or sister.
