girl's name
Anest
AN-est (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 97
Anest is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2013, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Anest Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 13 |
How Popular Is Anest?
In 2023, Anest was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Anest
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Anest Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Anest over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Anest
- English AN-est
Sibling Names for Anest
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Anest — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Anest
How popular is the name Anest?
In 2023, Anest was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Anest a girl's or a boy's name?
Anest is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Anest?
Anest has 2 syllables.
When was Anest most popular?
Anest peaked in 2013, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.