Will my child share the name Anisah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Anisah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anisah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anisah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anisah is rising: up 1,292 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #375 in 2000.

Is Anisah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anisah 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 Anisah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Anisah is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anisah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Anisah

Anisah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2374 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #375 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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