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Aneesa

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Pronounced ə-NEE-sah /əˈni.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: -ee- spelling of Anisa — from Arabic anis, 'friendly, sociable, affable; a close companion'Medium

In 30 seconds: Friendly and companionable: Aneesa spells Anisa — 'friendly; a close companion'. Soft, warm, and sweet (said 'ə-NEE-sah').
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Origin MediumArabic
Meaning-ee- spelling of Anisa — from Arabic anis, 'friendly, sociable, affable; a close companion'
U.S. rank (2025)#8914 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,582

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219672025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aneesa is an -ee- spelling of Anisa — from Arabic anis, 'friendly, sociable, affable; a close and cherished companion'. A soft, warm, companionable name across the Arab and South Asian world (said 'ə-NEE-sah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, friendly-and-companionable at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Anisa means 'friendly, sociable, affable; a close, beloved companion' in Arabic (the feminine of Anis) — Aneesa is an -ee- spelling, soft and warm (said 'ə-NEE-sah').
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Anisa — root etymology

Variations

AnisaAnissaAneesah

Nicknames

Nisa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aneesa mean?

Aneesa spells Anisa — Arabic 'friendly, sociable; a close companion'.

How do you pronounce Aneesa?

It's said ə-NEE-sah /əˈni.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aneesa a boy or girl name?

Aneesa is a girl's name.

How popular is Aneesa?

Aneesa is a rare name in the U.S.

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