Anisah
Every Anisah since 1976 — 794 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anisah
Anisah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,017 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 794 American babies have been named Anisah. Its peak came in 1999, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anisah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anisah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,017 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,388 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,461 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,473 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,619 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,457 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,825 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,729 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,447 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,221 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,682 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,175 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,168 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,167 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,930 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,577 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,774 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,912 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,826 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,714 |
| 2004 | 35 | #3,998 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,355 |
| 2002 | 41 | #3,339 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,112 |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,742 |
| 1995 | 15 | #5,987 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,336 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,597 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anisah in 2025?
Anisah ranked #11,017 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anisah?
794 babies have been named Anisah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anisah most popular?
Anisah peaked in 1999, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Anisah a boy or girl name?
Anisah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anisah rising or falling?
Anisah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.