Anaisha
A Sanskrit name meaning humble, modest, gentle woman.
Name Census estimates that about 840 living Americans carry the first name Anaisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anaisha today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anaisha births was 2019 (112 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anaisha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
840
~ 1 in 408,041 Americans
Peak year
2019
112 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,812
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Anaisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anaisha from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 456 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anaisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anaisha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anaisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anaishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Anaisha, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anaisha
The name Anaisha is a relatively modern name that originated in India, specifically in the Hindi and Urdu-speaking regions. It is believed to be a feminine variation of the Arabic name Anees, which means "friend," "companion," or "confidant." The name Anaisha gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among the Muslim communities in South Asia.
While the name Anaisha does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Arabic root word "Anees" has a significant presence in Islamic literature and culture. The word is mentioned in the Quran, where it refers to the concept of companionship and intimacy with God.
The earliest recorded use of the name Anaisha is difficult to trace precisely due to its relatively recent origin. However, it is worth noting that some variations of the name, such as Aneesa or Anisa, have been in use for a longer period of time, particularly among Arabic-speaking communities.
Over the years, several notable individuals have borne the name Anaisha. One such person is Anaisha Ahsan, a Pakistani television actress and model born in 1990. Another prominent figure is Anaisha Rachel Rodrigues, an Indian singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her work in the Indian music industry.
In the world of sports, Anaisha Mona Dick is a Guyanese cricketer who has represented the West Indies women's national cricket team. She was born in 1999 and has played in various international tournaments and competitions.
Additionally, Anaisha Jain is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of the e-commerce platform FallenBrowns, which specializes in handcrafted products. She has been recognized for her entrepreneurial achievements and her efforts in promoting sustainable fashion.
Lastly, Anaisha Mustafi is a British actress of Bangladeshi descent, known for her roles in various television series and films, including "Tina and Bobby" and "The Crown."
People
Anaisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anaisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anaisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anaisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 840 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anaisha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 408,041 US residents.
Is Anaisha a common name?
We classify Anaisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 847 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anaisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Anaisha was 2019, when 112 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anaisha is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Anaisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anaisha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.