Anisah is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anisah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Anisah
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Anisah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anisah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Anisah has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2374 places in the last five years. Its peak was #375 in 2000. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this 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.
Anisah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Anisahs in the wild.
3
UK babies named Anisah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2374 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Anisah
Likely around 1 other Anisah in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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