Aneesha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "without envy" or "peaceful".
Name Census estimates that about 569 living Americans carry the first name Aneesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aneesha today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aneesha births was 1979 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aneesha. 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
569
~ 1 in 602,380 Americans
Peak year
1979
25 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2021 SSA rank
#15,457
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Aneesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aneesha from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 163 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aneesha 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 Aneesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aneeshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, California, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Aneesha, while Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aneesha
The name Aneesha is derived from the Sanskrit word "anish," which means "command" or "order." It is a name that has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Hindu and Sikh cultures.
The earliest recorded use of the name Aneesha can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts, where it was often used as a reference to the divine feminine energy or the goddess Shakti. In some Hindu scriptures, the name Aneesha is associated with strength, power, and authority.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Aneesha can be found in the epic poem "Mahabharata," which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Aneesha is mentioned as the name of a female warrior and archer who fought alongside the Pandava princes.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aneesha. One of the most famous was Aneesha Farid, a Sufi poet and mystic who lived in the 12th century CE. Her poetry and teachings on spirituality and love continue to be celebrated and studied to this day.
Another prominent figure with the name Aneesha was Aneesha Devi, a 16th-century Rajput queen known for her bravery and military prowess. She led her armies into battle against the Mughal Empire and is remembered as a symbol of feminine strength and courage.
In more recent times, Aneesha Khanna was an Indian social activist and environmentalist who dedicated her life to promoting sustainable living and protecting the natural resources of her country. She was born in 1947 and passed away in 2015, leaving behind a legacy of environmental advocacy.
Aneesha Chakravarty, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, was also a notable figure who helped preserve and promote the traditional dance forms of India. She was born in 1935 and received numerous accolades and honors for her contributions to the arts.
The name Aneesha has a rich history and cultural significance, with its roots firmly planted in the ancient traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Its meaning and associations with strength, authority, and the divine feminine energy have made it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with depth and cultural resonance.
People
Aneesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aneesha 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
Aneesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aneesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 569 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aneesha 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 602,380 US residents.
Is Aneesha a common name?
We classify Aneesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 590 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aneesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Aneesha was 1979, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aneesha is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aneesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aneesha 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.