Friendly, companionable, or soft
Derived from the Arabic root 'a-n-s', the name signifies a person who is pleasant to be around and brings comfort to others. It is historically significant in Islamic tradition as the name of one of the Prophet Muhammad's closest companions. It conveys a sense of warmth and social ease.
Less common today
Anas isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,240 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A well-known companion of the Prophet Muhammad
Indian television actor
British-Iraqi hostage negotiator and activist
