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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1995 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).