How Many People Are Named Anees?

Complete statistics for the name Anees: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anees
Very Rare
Arabic

Anees means 'to follow' in Arabic, making it a name with a guiding spirit. Only 82 people named Anees live in the US today, which means just 1 in 4,029,222 Americans share this rare moniker. The majority, 94%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~295
Living in US
1 in 1,123,557
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To follow
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Inspiring Determined Compassionate
8
Life Path Number

People named Anees often embody leadership and success, thanks to their life path number 8.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

107,130
Worldwide Bearers
#9,571
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
60,573
🇮🇳 India
22,954
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
15,503
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,717
🇱🇾 Libya
1,653
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,114
🇴🇲 Oman
768
🇺🇸 United States
581
🇪🇬 Egypt
434
🇬🇧 England
381

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
82 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
78
Would be under 30 (94%)
5
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 83 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
52
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anees Through the Generations

Anees has seen steady growth since its peak in 2024 with 9 births, reflecting a name that's gaining traction among younger parents. Today, the average age of someone named Anees is 15, with most under 30. This generational shift suggests Anees is becoming increasingly popular among new families, likely due to its unique sound and positive connotations.

✨ Similar Names to Anees

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anees's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Anees

How Many People Have the Name Anees?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 295 people in the United States currently share the name Anees. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,123,557 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anees a Common or Rare Name?

Anees is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Anees Mean?

Anees means "to follow" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anees in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Anees Most Popular?

The name Anees reached peak popularity in 2024, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Anees?

Approximately 295 people named Anees live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 295. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,123,557 Americans.

Is Anees a rare name?

Anees is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,123,557 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anees mean?

Anees means "to follow" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Anees more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Anees are male and 0% are female.

When was Anees most popular?

Anees peaked in 2024 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US295
All-Time Births295
1 in X1 in 1,123,557
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2024
World Rank#9,571
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.