Anisha Girl

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationuh-NEE-sha / əˈniːʃə

Sanskrit; 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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
50%
NY 5
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19685
196912
197014
197120
197227
197317
197419
197534
197629
197757
197857
197954
198072
198172
198270
198383
1984141
198575
198685
198781
198879
198987
1990103
1991102
1992124
1993134
1994131
1995126
1996106
1997116
1998104
199998
2000132
2001120
2002144
2003142
2004130
2005129
2006110
200793
2008117
2009104
2010121
201185
201297
201375
201471
201582
201689
201767
201864
201936
202033
202136
202233
202340
202432