Anisah
Girl name · 30 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Anisah: 30 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1995.
Anisah, with its soft, lyrical sound, is a feminine form of the Arabic name Anis, meaning "friendly" or "close companion." It shares roots with the word uns, denoting sociability and warmth, and appears in various spellings such as Aneesah or Anisa across Muslim communities worldwide. Though not common in Scotland, the name has been given to a handful of baby girls in recent decades, reflecting the country's growing cultural diversity. Notable bearers include Anisah (the stage name of American rapper and singer Anisa Bullock) and the Malaysian actress Anisah Alias, who has appeared in television and film since the
Girl 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19955 babies
- Latest (2004)
- #5554 babies
- Total births
- 30since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 10%vs prior 5y