The nameAnass

Anass is a spelling of Anas, a boy's name of Arabic origin evoking friendship. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Anass comes from the Arabic anas, "companionship, warmth".

Origin

Arabic, especially Moroccan. Anas ibn Malik was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

History

Anass appeared in France in the late 1970s and peaked in the early 2010s.

Popularity of the name Anass

Anass in France

704thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (130 births)
2,520babies named Anass in France since 1900
065130 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Anass was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,050 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Anass. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Anass in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 66 births a year on average, against 88 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anass mean?

Anass comes from the Arabic anas, "companionship, warmth".

What is the origin of the name Anass?

Arabic, especially Moroccan. Anas ibn Malik was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

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

Anass is a boy's name.