Anisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-NEE-sha / əˈniːʃəSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'full of grace'; Hindi: 'brilliant'
Historical & Cultural Background
Anisha is a name of Indian origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'anīśa', which means 'without a lord' or 'supreme'. The name is often associated with qualities of grace and brilliance. It is popular in various regions of India and among Indian communities worldwide.
Trend Summary
Anisha has seen a steady presence in baby name popularity charts in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Anisa
- Anisha
International Variants
- Anisa (Arabic)
- Anisha (English)
Famous people named Anisha
Anisha Padukone is an Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.
Anisha K. is a renowned Indian author recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature.
Anisha Singh is a prominent Indian entrepreneur and founder of a successful tech startup.
Anisha Ghosh is a celebrated Indian classical dancer, known for her performances in Bharatanatyam.
Fictional characters named Anisha
Anisha is a character in the animated series 'Maya and Miguel', known for her adventurous spirit.
Anisha appears in the novel 'The Namesake' by Jhumpa Lahiri, representing the complexities of cultural identity.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anisha was first seen in the United States in 1968. Anisha has ranked as high as #1146 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Anisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Anisha (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 | |
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1968 | 5 |
1969 | 12 |
1970 | 14 |
1971 | 20 |
1972 | 27 |
1973 | 17 |
1974 | 19 |
1975 | 34 |
1976 | 29 |
1977 | 57 |
1978 | 57 |
1979 | 54 |
1980 | 72 |
1981 | 72 |
1982 | 70 |
1983 | 83 |
1984 | 141 |
1985 | 75 |
1986 | 85 |
1987 | 81 |
1988 | 79 |
1989 | 87 |
1990 | 103 |
1991 | 102 |
1992 | 124 |
1993 | 134 |
1994 | 131 |
1995 | 126 |
1996 | 106 |
1997 | 116 |
1998 | 104 |
1999 | 98 |
2000 | 132 |
2001 | 120 |
2002 | 144 |
2003 | 142 |
2004 | 130 |
2005 | 129 |
2006 | 110 |
2007 | 93 |
2008 | 117 |
2009 | 104 |
2010 | 121 |
2011 | 85 |
2012 | 97 |
2013 | 75 |
2014 | 71 |
2015 | 82 |
2016 | 89 |
2017 | 67 |
2018 | 64 |
2019 | 36 |
2020 | 33 |
2021 | 36 |
2022 | 33 |
2023 | 40 |
2024 | 32 |