Aneesh

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 915 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#12427 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Hindi, of Indian usage.

Aneesh is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'supreme' or 'without a master,' from the Sanskrit an (without) and ish (master, lord), or alternatively meaning 'companion' from the Sanskrit anish.

Aneesh is a popular name in India, especially in South India, where it's used by both Hindu and Christian families. It carries a sense of freedom and sovereignty — being without a master — that gives it a quietly confident, independent spirit. The name is also used in tech communities worldwide through prominent Indian tech leaders.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Aneesh's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Aneesh follows that masculine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Aneesh's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

915

Total births

Since 1975

2005

Peak

65 births

1975

First recorded

50 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Aneesh was #2699 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12427, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1975Peak: 2005 (65 births)Current: #12427

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Aneesh
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	32	#9916	▼
2010s	300	#3867	▼
2000s	431	#2663	▲
1990s	120	#4723	▲
1980s	27	#6065	▲
1970s	5	#5496	—

The Story of Aneesh

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2005, Aneesh is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Aneesh are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.

How rare is Aneesh?

Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aneesh — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1975, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 431 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Aneesh by the numbers

Would fill 19 school buses
Meeting one Aneesh per day would take 2.5 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(38 years, 1975–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Aneesh
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	5	#12427	0
2023	5	#12359	-3 (-37.5%)
2021	8	#8881	-6 (-42.9%)
2020	14	#5998	-1 (-6.7%)
2019	15	#5827	-7 (-31.8%)
2018	22	#4485	+3 (15.8%)
2017	19	#4951	0
2016	19	#4955	-13 (-40.6%)
2015	32	#3434	0
2014	32	#3378	0
2013	32	#3342	-14 (-30.4%)
2012	46	#2635	+2 (4.5%)
2011	44	#2701	+5 (12.8%)
2010	39	#2961	-8 (-17.0%)
2009	47	#2623	-4 (-7.8%)
2008	51	#2470	-3 (-5.6%)
2007	54	#2374	+7 (14.9%)
2006	47	#2544	-18 (-27.7%)
2005	65	#1945	+26 (66.7%)
2004	39	#2699	-6 (-13.3%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Aneesh is primarily a boy's name.

When was Aneesh most popular?

Aneesh reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 65 births that year. It is currently ranked #12427 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Aneesh?

Aneesh is currently ranked #12427 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 915 babies since 1975.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2024