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Aneesh

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-NEESH /əˈniːʃ/Medium

Meaning: Aneesh (Anish) is a Sanskrit name meaning 'supreme; without a superior; lord' — one who has no master. It is a common Indian name, also read as an epithet of the divine. A strong, dignified pick.Medium

In 30 seconds: A dignified name: Aneesh is Sanskrit for 'supreme; lord' (said 'uh-NEESH').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningAneesh (Anish) is a Sanskrit name meaning 'supreme; without a superior; lord' — one who has no master. It is a common Indian name, also read as an epithet of the divine. A strong, dignified pick.
U.S. rank (2024)#12427 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 915

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519752024

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

Aneesh (Anish) is a Sanskrit name meaning 'supreme; without a superior; lord.' It reads as 'one who has no master' and is used as an epithet of the divine as well as a common given name in India. A dignified heritage pick (said 'uh-NEESH').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and Indian in heritage.

Did you know? Aneesh means 'supreme; without a master' in Sanskrit — one who answers to no one; a strong, popular Indian name (said 'uh-NEESH').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Aneesh — Sanskrit 'supreme; without a master; lord'

Variations

AnishAniesh

Nicknames

AniNeesh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aneesh mean?

Aneesh is a Sanskrit name meaning 'supreme; without a superior; lord.'

How do you pronounce Aneesh?

It's said uh-NEESH /əˈniːʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aneesh a boy or girl name?

Aneesh is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Aneesh?

Aneesh is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though used in India.

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