Anees

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-NEES /ɑˈnis/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic anis, 'a close/friendly companion; sociable; one who keeps good company'Low

In 30 seconds: A close companion; friendly: Anees is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-NEES').

Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic anis, 'a close/friendly companion; sociable; one who keeps good company'

U.S. rank (2024)#8333 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 83

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Anees comes from the Arabic anis, 'a close/friendly companion; sociable; one who keeps good company'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-NEES').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and South Asian families. Rare, a-close-companion at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anees means 'a close/friendly companion; sociable' in Arabic — a warm, classic name (said 'ah-NEES').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Anees — Arabic etymology

AnisAneesh

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Anis— a kin spelling

Younes— a similarly popular pick

Idrees— shares Anees's Arabic roots

Fares— shares the -es ending

Ahmir— a similarly popular pick

What does the name Anees mean?

Anees is Arabic for 'a close/friendly companion; sociable'.

How do you pronounce Anees?

It's said ah-NEES /ɑˈnis/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anees a boy or girl name?

Anees is a boy's name.

How popular is Anees?

Anees is a very rare name in the U.S.