Anas
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ English ◈ 2 syllables
""Gracious; sweet; spice; herb.""

From English

Anas means companionship or affection — from the Arabic. Anas ibn Malik IS one of the most important companions of the Prophet — he served the Prophet for TEN years AND narrated more hadith than almost anyone. Two syllables of the Prophet's-closest-companion, served-TEN-years, and the most prolific narrator.

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Anas at a glance
Meaning"Gracious; sweet; spice; herb."
OriginEnglish
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#1412
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Why parents love Anas
  • Anas served the Prophet for TEN years.
  • He narrated more hadith than almost anyone.
  • Two syllables with a gentle, Arabic sound: AH-nas.
  • The meaning companionship IS the most intimate.
  • The most important Prophetic companion.
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The vibe of Anas
companionshipaffectionArabicAnas ibn MalikcompanionProphetten yearshadithnarratorintimate
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Origin & history of Anas
Arabic anas (companionship) → Anas ibn Malik
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English roots
Anas served the Prophet for ten years AND narrated more hadith than almost anyone. The most important companion.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Arabic; Anas ibn Malik (612–712 AD).
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Today
Anas remains a beloved choice, ranking #1412 in the US. 2,753 babies have been named Anas since 1978.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
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How popular is Anas?
2016 peak year
Anas has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1412), with about 127 babies named Anas each year. In 2016, 151 babies received the name (ranked #1234). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 2,753.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
151 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,234)
127 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,270 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,753 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,412) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Anas
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Anas's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — companion nurturing. People named Anas tend to be gentle, intimate, and gifted at being the Prophet's closest companion for ten years.

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Prophet's companion ten years
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Most-prolific-narrator
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Hadith-master
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Arabic-affection
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Intimate-gentle
A1
N5
A1
S1
Sum: 8 → Life path 8
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Personality of Anas
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Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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