Anisha
Anisha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Anisha
- A female given name from Sanskrit, of Indian usage.
Etymology
A transliteration of Sanskrit अनीशा (anīśā, feminine of अनीशः (anīśaḥ)).
How popular is Anisha?
Since 1880, 4,546 girls in the U.S. have been named Anisha. Its highest rank for girls was #1012 in 1984. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Anisha
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Anisha
Sister and brother names that share Anisha's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Anisha FAQ
What does the name Anisha mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit, of Indian usage. A transliteration of Sanskrit अनीशा (anīśā, feminine of अनीशः (anīśaḥ)).
What is the origin of the name Anisha?
Anisha is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Anisha?
Since 1880, 4,546 girls in the U.S. have been named Anisha. Its highest rank for girls was #1012 in 1984. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Anisha a boy or girl name?
Anisha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,546 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.