Is Anab a boy's or girl's name?

Anab is primarily a girl's name.

When was Anab most popular?

Anab reached its peak popularity in 2010 with 9 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Anab?

Anab is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 113 babies in the U.S. since 2000. Its peak was in 2010.

Anab

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameArabicNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Anab is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic anab meaning 'grapes' or 'grape vine.' In Arabic poetry and culture, grapes symbolize abundance, sweetness, and the pleasures of life.

Anab is used in Arab and Muslim communities, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula. Its two-syllable simplicity and beautiful natural meaning make it a name of quiet elegance — a child associated with nature's sweetest fruit.

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Popularity Over Time

Anab has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Anab
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	15	#15416	▼
2010s	74	#12890	▲
2000s	24	#15082	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(17 years, 2000–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Anab
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#15339	0
2022	5	#15471	0
2021	5	#15439	-2 (-28.6%)
2019	7	#12544	-2 (-22.2%)
2018	9	#10613	+3 (50.0%)
2017	6	#14273	-2 (-25.0%)
2016	8	#11859	+3 (60.0%)
2015	5	#16613	-4 (-44.4%)
2014	9	#11050	+1 (12.5%)
2013	8	#12074	+1 (14.3%)
2012	7	#13597	+1 (16.7%)
2011	6	#14951	-3 (-33.3%)
2010	9	#11328	+4 (80.0%)
2008	5	#17728	-1 (-16.7%)
2007	6	#15639	-1 (-14.3%)
2006	7	#13693	+1 (16.7%)
2000	6	#13268	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2000–2023) · Methodology