Anis
Meaning
"companion, close friend"
Origin: Arabic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,601
- Total SSA Count
- 13
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"companion, close friend"
Origin: Arabic
"sun, throne"
Origin: Old Persian
Anis is more popular, ranked #6601 vs #6665 for Sirus.
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Anis is more popular, ranked #6601 compared to Sirus at #6665 in the United States.
Anis means "companion, close friend" (Arabic origin). Sirus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).
Anis is primarily a boy name. Sirus is primarily a boy name.