Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Anisha
GirlSanskrit, Hindi· “uninterrupted; without night”
- Meaning
- uninterrupted; without night (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- uh-NEE-shuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #4,560
- US babies 2025
- 30
- Best rank
- #1,012 (1984)
- Peak year
- 2002
Meaning and origin of Anisha
Anisha is often said to mean “uninterrupted; without night”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Sanskrit and Hindi roots.
Anisha is an Indian name with more than one proposed meaning. It is often explained through Sanskrit as "uninterrupted" or "without night," the second reading suggesting constant light. Other sources connect it with Anisa, an Arabic name meaning "friendly companion." Because the explanations differ, the meaning is best treated as uncertain. It is said uh-NEE-shuh. The name is widely used in India and among Indian families abroad, and it rhymes with Nisha, which is also a natural short form.
Popularity over time
Anisha first appears in US Social Security records in 1968. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,012 in 1984, and the most babies received it in 2002, when 144 were named Anisha. In 2025, 30 babies were named Anisha, and it ranked #4,560 nationally. That is 63% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,606 in 1980, #1,402 in 2000, #1,720 in 2010, and #4,560 in 2025. Of the 4,546 US girls named Anisha since records began, 27% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 1,144 babies. Since 2010, 991 more have been named Anisha.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Acacia, Jadah, Katya, Kalei, and Neida.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Anisha ranked highest in Indiana, New York, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | #1049 | 5 |
| New York | #2113 | 5 |
| California | #3150 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Anisha is usually pronounced uh-NEE-shuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ha”.
Middle names for Anisha
A few middle names that flow with Anisha: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Anisha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anisha mean?
Anisha is often said to mean “uninterrupted; without night”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Sanskrit and Hindi roots.
What is the origin of the name Anisha?
Anisha has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Anisha is an Indian name with more than one proposed meaning.
Is Anisha a popular name?
Not especially. Anisha ranked #4,560 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Anisha a boy or girl name?
Anisha is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Anisha?
Anisha is usually pronounced uh-NEE-shuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings