The nameAnas

Anas is an Arabic boy's name meaning "friendliness, companionship".

Meaning

Anas comes from the Arabic uns, "friendliness, warmth".

Origin

Arabic.

History

Anas ibn Malik served the Prophet Muhammad and passed on many hadiths. In England and Wales the name reached 311th in 2022.

Famous people named Anas

Popularity of the name Anas

Anas in the United States

1380thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2016peak year (151 births)
2,753babies named Anas in the United States since 1880
076151 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Anas was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,066 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Anas. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Anas in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 131 births a year.

Anas in the United Kingdom

337thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2022peak year (154 births)
2,458babies named Anas in the United Kingdom since 1997
077154 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Anas was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 930 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Anas. Half of all babies named Anas in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 132 births a year on average, against 90 in the five years before.

Anas in France

96thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (760 births)
13,175babies named Anas in France since 1900
0380760 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Anas in Belgium

118thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2012peak year (142 births)
2,768babies named Anas in Belgium since 1995
071142 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Anas

Names from the same generation as Anas, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anas mean?

Anas comes from the Arabic uns, "friendliness, warmth".

What is the origin of the name Anas?

Arabic.

Is Anas a girl's or a boy's name?

Anas is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Anas?

In 2024, Anas was the 1380th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 136 births.

What are good sibling names for Anas?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Asma, Hafsa, Nayla and Marwa for a sister, Jad, Faris, Abbas and Ayman for a brother.

Who are famous people named Anas?

Anas ibn Malik; Anas Sarwar, Scottish politician.