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Anisah

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Pronounced uh-NEE-sah /əˈniː.sə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Anisa, 'friendly; companionable; a good companion.' The related An-Nisa ('the Women') is a chapter of the Quran, which we note respectfully. A warm, gentle name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Anisah means 'friendly; companionable' (said 'uh-NEE-sah'). Gentle and welcoming.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Anisa, 'friendly; companionable; a good companion.' The related An-Nisa ('the Women') is a chapter of the Quran, which we note respectfully. A warm, gentle name.
U.S. rank (2023)#15372 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 786

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919762023

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

Anisah draws on the Arabic anisa, 'companionable; friendly.' It reads warm and welcoming, distinctly Arabic — rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-NEE-sah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, warm, and gentle.

Did you know? Anisah is Arabic for 'friendly; a good companion' — a warm virtue name; the related An-Nisa ('the Women') is a Quran chapter, which we note respectfully (said 'uh-NEE-sah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Anisah — Arabic 'friendly; companionable'; An-Nisa (Quran)

Variations

AnisaAneesahAneesa

Nicknames

AniNisa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anisah mean?

Anisah is Arabic for 'friendly; companionable.' The related An-Nisa is a chapter of the Quran, noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Anisah?

It's said uh-NEE-sah /əˈniː.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anisah a boy or girl name?

Anisah is a girl's name.

How popular is Anisah?

Anisah is a rare name in the U.S.

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