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Anyis

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-nyees /ˈɑ.njis/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling, variously an echo of the Arabic Anis, 'a close friend; a good companion; friendly'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A close friend; a good companion: Anyis echoes Anis. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-nyees'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic
MeaningA modern spelling, variously an echo of the Arabic Anis, 'a close friend; a good companion; friendly'; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#12165 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212025

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

Anyis is a modern spelling, variously an echo of the Arabic Anis, 'a close friend; a good companion; friendly' (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-nyees').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-close-friend at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Anis is Arabic for 'a close friend; a good companion' — Anyis is a modern spelling that echoes it, crisp and warm (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AH-nyees').
Overall data confidence 20%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

AnisAnissAnees

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anyis mean?

Anyis is a modern spelling that echoes the Arabic Anis, 'a close friend; a good companion; friendly'. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Anyis?

It's said AH-nyees /ˈɑ.njis/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anyis a boy or girl name?

Anyis is a boy's name.

How popular is Anyis?

Anyis is a very rare name in the U.S.

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