Baby name
Anis
/ˈa.nis/
Meaning
“Arabic: friendly or close friend”
From Arabic, meaning 'friendly' or 'close friend', derived from a root meaning 'to be friendly'.
How it ages.
Anis is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Anis has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.