Close friend, companion, or sociable
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to be intimate' or 'to be friendly.' It signifies a person who is a loyal companion and provides comfort to others through their presence. It is a common name across the Middle East and North Africa.
About 8 boys were named Anis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Tunisian professional footballer
Egyptian writer and philosopher
Computer scientist and researcher
