Will my child share the name Anees with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Anees per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anees in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anees becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anees is declining: down 338 places since 2019, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #840 in 1999.

Is Anees a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anees is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Anees a popular baby name in the United States?

Anees does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4275

Anees

🗳️ Add Anees to a family shortlist

Anees is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anees in their class.

💎

UK Rank 2025

#4275

About the Name Anees

Anees has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 610 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #840 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Anees is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anees in their class.