Anes
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 120 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Anes is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Anas — meaning 'friendliness' or 'sociability' — from the Arabic root anisa (to be intimate with, to be at ease). Anas ibn Malik was one of the most important companions of the Prophet Muhammad, making this a name with deep Islamic significance.
Anes is used in Bosnian and other South Slavic Muslim communities as the local form of Anas. It has a clean, two-syllable sound that works smoothly in both Muslim and European contexts, carrying the warmth of its Arabic meaning alongside its Bosnian character.
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Anes first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1999. First appearing in the 1990s, Anes emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anes has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1999.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | #9779 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 30 | #11069 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 77 | #7715 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | #8770 | — |
The Story of Anes
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Anes is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Anes are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Anes?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anes is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2000s with 77 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Anes by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1999–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | #9779 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12276 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12203 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9710 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8806 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12351 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6110 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7722 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12471 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7133 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8975 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6280 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6557 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6474 |
| 1999 | 6 | #8770 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2021