Anish

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Pronounced ə-NEESH /əˈniʃ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit anisha, literally 'without a superior/master', popularly glossed 'lord, supreme'; associated with VishnuMedium

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit anisha, literally 'without a superior/master', popularly glossed 'lord, supreme'; associated with Vishnu

U.S. rank (2025)#6473 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,108

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Anish derives from Sanskrit anisha, literally 'without a superior or master,' commonly glossed 'lord, supreme' and associated with Lord Vishnu. It is widely used across India — the sculptor Anish Kapoor is a well-known bearer.

A familiar modern Indian name that travels easily into English.

Did you know? Anish literally means 'without a superior' in Sanskrit, popularly read as 'lord' or 'supreme' and linked to Vishnu; the British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor is its most famous bearer.

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Sanskrit references — anisha — etymology

Variations

AneeshAnish

Nicknames

Ani

Famous Bearers

★Anish Kapoor (1954-)
British-Indian sculptor known for large-scale public works including Cloud Gate in Chicago

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anish mean?

Anish is Sanskrit for 'supreme, without a master' — a name of Lord Vishnu.

How do you pronounce Anish?

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

Is Anish a boy or girl name?

Anish is a boy's name.

How popular is Anish?

Anish is a rare name in the U.S.