UK name, mostly girls
Anashe
A feminine name meaning "beautiful star" or "star flower" of uncertain origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 49 boys.
Anashe is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Anashe popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 13 births.
This profile covers 102 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 102 living people in the UK are called Anashe. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anashe ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 13 girls were registered as Anashe.
- • Anashe is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 102 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anashe as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 67.5% of Anashe registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
13 births
Estimated living
102
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Anashe
In England and Wales birth records, Anashe has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 32.5% of registrations are for boys and 67.5% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Anashe registered for boys
- Ranked #3,254 in 2024
- 6 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (6 births)
Anashe registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (13 births)
Meaning
What does Anashe mean?
The name Anashe has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, originating from the region of Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ana" meaning "heaven" and "she" meaning "to rise," signifying a celestial or divine connotation. The earliest known record of the name can be traced back to cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets in the archaeological sites of ancient Sumer.
In the subsequent Akkadian and Babylonian civilizations, the name Anashe was commonly used, often associated with deities or religious figures. It appears in several hymns and prayers inscribed on clay tablets, suggesting its widespread usage among the ancient Mesopotamian peoples.
During the height of the Persian Empire, around 500 BCE, the name Anashe gained popularity among the Zoroastrian faith. It is believed to have been used as a reference to the celestial beings known as "Fravashi" in Zoroastrian theology, further solidifying its divine and celestial connotations.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Anashe was a renowned Babylonian astronomer and mathematician who lived around 300 BCE. His contributions to the field of astronomy and the development of the Babylonian numeral system were significant.
In the 2nd century CE, a prominent Gnostic Christian philosopher and theologian named Anashe was known for his teachings on the dualistic nature of the universe and the concept of the divine spark within each individual.
During the Middle Ages, a notable figure named Anashe al-Kindi flourished in the 9th century CE as a renowned Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics, medicine, and philosophy, and is regarded as one of the first great Islamic philosophers.
In the 12th century, a Persian poet and mystic named Anashe Ganjavi gained recognition for his spiritual poems and writings, which explored the themes of divine love and the pursuit of enlightenment.
Another prominent individual with the name Anashe was a 16th-century Turkish architect and engineer who designed several iconic mosques and buildings in Istanbul, including the famous Süleymaniye Mosque, which is considered a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anashe over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Anashe in England and Wales, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anashe, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anashe by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anashe was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4184 | 22 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3516 | 68 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4040 | 12 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Anashe
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Anashe: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anashe in the UK right now?
In 2024, Anashe was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anashe most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 13 babies registered as Anashe in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anashe?
A feminine name meaning "beautiful star" or "star flower" of uncertain origin.
How many people are called Anashe in the UK?
A total of 102 babies have been registered as Anashe across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.