Anas Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Anas means 'affection' or 'love'.
Meaning of the Name Anas
Anas is a masculine given name that is derived from the Arabic word for 'affection' or 'love'. It is commonly used in Muslim countries and has roots in Islamic history. Anas was the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his loyalty and kindness. The name Anas also has a positive connotation of 'someone who brings joy and happiness'.
Popularity of the Name Anas
The popularity for the name Anas peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 151 births, which ranked number 2,736 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Anas had the most male births in 2016 with 151, which ranked number 1,234 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Anas has increased sharply over the last ten years from 70 births to 126 births, an increase of 80.00%. Among males, Anas has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 70 births to 126 births, an increase of 80.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Anas
- 20 Year Trend of Anas: 113.56%
- 10 Year Trend of Anas: 80.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Anas: 80.00%
Popularity of Anas by State
For males, Anas was most popular in Northeastern states with 51 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 31 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Anas. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | 1864 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 6 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 7 | 656 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 6 | 1125 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 7 | 819 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 31 | 502 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Anas
- Total Births of Anas: 134 (6.05%)
- Male Births of Anas: 134 (6.05%)
Given the upward trend of Anas over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.05% increase in total births, for a total of 134 births in 2024. Male births for Anas have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 134 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.05%.