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Anisha Pronunciation

Anisha is pronounced ə-NEE-shah /əˈni.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit anisha, 'continuous, uninterrupted; without night, ever-bright'Medium

In 30 seconds: Ever-bright and constant: Anisha is Sanskrit for 'continuous; without night'. Luminous, graceful, and lovely.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit anisha, 'continuous, uninterrupted; without night, ever-bright'
U.S. rank (2024)#4376 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,516

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219682024

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

History & Origin

Anisha comes from Sanskrit anisha, 'continuous, uninterrupted', also read as 'without night, ever-bright'. A luminous, graceful name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, ever-bright at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? Anisha means 'continuous, uninterrupted' — or 'nightless, ever-bright' — in Sanskrit; it's a luminous, popular Indian name.
Overall data confidence 78%
Sanskrit references — anisha — etymology

Variations

AneshaAneesha

Nicknames

Ani

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Anisha?

Anisha is pronounced ə-NEE-shah (/əˈni.ʃɑ/). Press play above to hear Anisha said aloud.

How do you say Anisha?

Anisha is said ə-NEE-shah (/əˈni.ʃɑ/). Press play above to hear Anisha said aloud.

What does the name Anisha mean?

Anisha is Sanskrit for 'continuous, uninterrupted; without night, ever-bright'.

Is Anisha a boy or girl name?

Anisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Anisha?

Anisha is a rare name in the U.S.

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