Anas Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anas is an Arabic name meaning friendliness and sociability. It has evolved from its Arabic roots into various forms over time. The name is associated with positive traits and has historical significance due to its connection with a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. While it has no biblical relevance, it remains popular in contemporary Muslim societies.
The name Anas is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anas has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Anas' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8639th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3160th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2016th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1456th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Anas' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anas"
Pronunciation
/ˈæn.əs/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Anas is derived from the Arabic root 'a-n-s', which means to be friendly or to be sociable.
Meaning
friendliness, sociability
Language Evolution
Anas (Arabic), Anas (transliterated in Latin)
Historical Usage
The name Anas has been used in Islamic cultures since the time of the Prophet Muhammad and is associated with a notable companion of the Prophet named Anas ibn Malik.
Variants & Derivatives
Anas (common form), Anasah (feminine variant)
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Anas is well-regarded in Muslim communities and is often associated with positive traits such as friendliness and warmth.
Famous People
Anas ibn Malik (companion of Prophet Muhammad), Anas Elshayeb (popular social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anas"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anas"
"Anas" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8639th of 10718 | 13 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3160th of 16616 | 286 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2016th of 24088 | 987 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1456th of 23106 | 1,467 |
Regional Popularity of "Anas" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.95% 1464th/4582 |
27.52% 1421st/5164 |
39.16% 2864th/7313 |
35.40% 2642nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.93% 1033rd/3984 |
19.34% 868th/4487 |
31.62% 2157th/6822 |
31.34% 1967th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Anas" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anas"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anas" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.