UK boy's name
Anass
A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "friendly companion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anass is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Anass popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 6 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1999 to 2015. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Anass. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anass ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 6 boys were registered as Anass.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anass as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
6 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Anass mean?
The given name Anass has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "anisa," which means "intimate companion" or "friendly." The name dates back to the 7th century and the early Islamic period, when Arabic names and culture spread across the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Anass can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The name appears in reference to a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Anass ibn Malik. He was a prominent figure in early Islamic history and is remembered for his role in recording and transmitting the teachings and traditions of the Prophet.
Throughout history, the name Anass has been borne by several notable individuals. In the 9th century, Anass al-Kalbi was a renowned Arab philologist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Arabic language and literature. Another prominent figure was Anass ibn Malik al-Ash'ari, a 7th-century Arab poet and warrior who played a role in the early Islamic conquests.
In the 12th century, Anass ibn Malik al-Khazraji was a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from present-day Spain, known for his work on the development of algebraic notation and the study of celestial bodies.
Moving forward in time, Anass Boumediene was a 20th-century Algerian singer and musician who gained popularity for his contribution to the Chaabi genre of Algerian folk music.
Another notable individual with the name Anass was Anass Sentissi, a Moroccan footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs in Europe, including the French team Lille OSC, between the late 1990s and early 2000s.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Anass, reflecting its deep roots in Arabic culture and its enduring presence across various fields and regions of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anass over time
The chart below shows babies named Anass registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anass, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anass by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4024 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2996 | 8 | 2 |
| 1990s | #1850 | 6 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Anass
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Anass: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anass in the UK right now?
In 2015, Anass was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anass most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 6 babies registered as Anass in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anass?
A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "friendly companion".
How many people are called Anass in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Anass across the 5 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.