Anish
Meaning
usually derived from Sanskrit anisha, having no master, sovereign, an epithet of Vishnu; big with Nepal's 1990s and 2000s cohort
Famously borne by Anish Kapoor, whose mirrored Cloud Gate reflects the Chicago skyline back at itself.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Anish peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Anish
Most people given the name Anish in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
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