Anees
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Anees: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2007.
Anees is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the root *anisa*, meaning "friendly," "companionable," or "intimate." It was borne most famously by Anees Jung, the Indian author and journalist known for her evocative book *Unveiling India*. The name shares a linguistic root with the city of Ani, an ancient Armenian capital, though this connection is indirect. While Anees is predominantly male in its original Arabic usage, it is occasionally given to girls in some cultures, and the feminine form Anisa is also common. For Scottish parents, it offers a warm, melodic choice with a meaning that emphasises community and welcome.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20073 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #5953 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y