boy's name
Anis
ah-NEES
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 12,143
France
#325
2025 births
Anis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Anis is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2009, when 480 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 3,684 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1969.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Anis Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 255 |
| 1980s | 655 |
| 1990s | 1,350 |
| 2000s | 3,405 |
| 2010s | 3,850 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 1,265 |
How Popular Is Anis?
In 2025, Anis was given to 160 babies in France, ranking #325 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Anis Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Anis Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Anïs | Anïs is a rare spelling of Anis, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
| Anîs | Anîs is a rare spelling of Anis, written with a circumflex and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Anis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Anis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Anis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Anis
- Pronunciation ah-NEES
Anis in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Anis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Anis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Anis
How popular is the name Anis?
In 2025, Anis was given to 160 babies in France, ranking #325 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Anis a girl's or a boy's name?
Anis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Anis?
Anis has 2 syllables.
When was Anis most popular?
Anis peaked in 2009, when 480 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Anis a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Anis currently ranks #325 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.