Anish
Anish is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Supreme, paramount, or without a master.
Origin and history
Anish is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India and among the Indian diaspora. It translates to supreme, lordly, or one who has no paramount lord, often associated with deities like Vishnu or Shiva. In the United States, it has seen moderate, steady usage as a modern given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,109 babies in the United States have been named Anish since 1880. It ranks #2312 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1762.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.6 %)
- NJ (16.7 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 192 |
| 1990-2000 | 332 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,347 |
| 2010-2019 | 997 |
| 2020-2029 | 165 |
Famous people named Anish
- Anish Kapoor: Sculptor, Artist
- Anish Giri: Chess Grandmaster
- Anish Shroff: Sports Broadcaster
Fun facts
- The name appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama as one of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu.
- Derived from the Sanskrit elements 'a' (not/without) and 'isha' (lord or master), meaning one who has no superior.