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Anes

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How to Pronounce Anes

Pronounced AH-ness /ΛˆΙ‘ΛnΙ›s/Low

Meaning: Anes is a Bosnian form of the Arabic name Anas, from a root conveying friendliness, closeness, and warm companionship. The name is honored in Islamic history through Anas ibn Malik, a young companion who served the Prophet Muhammad and became an important early transmitter of his teachings.Medium

In 30 seconds: Anes is a Bosnian form of the Arabic Anas, 'friendliness, affection.' Honored through the Prophet's companion Anas ibn Malik, it is rare in America, peaking around 2009 (said AH-ness).
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Origin MediumArabic, Bosnian
MeaningAnes is a Bosnian form of the Arabic name Anas, from a root conveying friendliness, closeness, and warm companionship. The name is honored in Islamic history through Anas ibn Malik, a young companion who served the Prophet Muhammad and became an important early transmitter of his teachings.
U.S. rank (2021)#9779 β†— Rising
2021 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 120

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200919992021

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

Anes is the Bosnian spelling of the Arabic Anas, a name built on a root for friendliness, sociability, and affection. It is a respected name in the Muslim world through Anas ibn Malik, a beloved companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and it travels among Bosniak families in America.

Anes was always rare in the United States, given to only about fourteen boys a year at its peak near the end of the two-thousands and first recorded in the late 1990s. A boy named Anes then is in his teens or twenties today; the name is carried chiefly by Bosniak and other Muslim families as a warm, dignified heritage choice.

Did you know? The name it comes from, Anas, belonged to Anas ibn Malik, who as a boy entered the Prophet Muhammad's household and later became one of the most quoted narrators of his sayings.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Anes β€” Bosnian form of Arabic Anas 'friendliness/affection'; Anas ibn Malik, companion of the Prophet; peaked c.2009.

Variations

AnasEnesAnisEnis

Nicknames

AneNes

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anes mean?

It is a Bosnian and Arabic name, a form of Anas, meaning 'friendliness' or 'affection'; Anas ibn Malik was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Anes?

It is said AH-ness /ΛˆΙ‘ΛnΙ›s/ - two syllables, with the stress on the first.

Is Anes a boy or girl name?

Anes is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Anes?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fourteen boys a year at its peak around the end of the two-thousands.

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