Will my child share the name Anish with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Anish per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anish in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anish becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anish is declining: down 803 places since 2019, to #2,672 in 2024. It peaked at #537 in 2003.

Is Anish a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anish 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 Anish a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Anish

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Anish is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anish in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Anish

Anish has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 268 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #537 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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