Anyis
A feminine given name of Arabic origin meaning "companion".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Anyis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anyis today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anyis births was 2024 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anyis. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anyis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2024
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,942
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Anyis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anyis 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 Anyis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anyis
The given name Anyis has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Anisha," which means "without desires" or "detached from worldly desires." This name was often given to children as a reminder to live a life of simplicity and non-attachment.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Anyis can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata. It is mentioned as the name of a sage who lived a life of asceticism and spiritual pursuit. This reference suggests that the name held significant cultural and religious significance in ancient Indian society.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Anyis. One of the most prominent was Anyis of Cyrene, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He was a student of the renowned philosopher Arcesilaus and is credited with contributing to the development of skeptic philosophy.
Another historical figure with the name Anyis was Anyis the Scribe, an Egyptian official who lived during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BCE. He was responsible for recording important events and documents during this influential period of Egyptian history.
In the 9th century CE, there was Anyis of Bari, an Italian mathematician and astronomer. He is known for his contributions to the field of mathematics and for his work on the Arabic numeral system, which played a crucial role in the development of modern mathematics.
The name Anyis also appeared in the literary world with Anyis al-Jili, a 13th-century Sufi poet and mystic from present-day Iran. His poetic works explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in the Sufi tradition.
In the realm of philosophy, Anyis ibn al-Qass was a prominent figure in the 10th century CE. He was a Muslim philosopher and theologian from Andalusia, known for his contributions to the development of Islamic philosophy and his debates on the nature of God and the universe.
These examples showcase the rich history and cultural significance of the name Anyis across various civilizations and time periods. While its origins can be traced back to ancient India, the name has left an indelible mark on various fields, including philosophy, literature, and religion.
People
Anyis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anyis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Anyis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anyis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anyis 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Anyis a common name?
We classify Anyis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anyis most popular?
The single biggest year for Anyis was 2024, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anyis is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anyis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anyis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anyis in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Anyis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anyis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anyis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Anyis as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.