NAME PROFILE
Anahis
Derived from Old English elements meaning 'hedged forest' or 'enclosed wood.' It describes a personality that is grounded, dependable, and naturally protective of those they love.
Key Stats
| Total births | 244 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1992 |
| Most recent | 2008 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 67%NY — 33%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Heywood Broun (Journalist and founder of the American Newspaper Guild) · Heywood Hale Broun (Sports commentator and actor, CBS Sports) · Heywood Gould (Screenwriter and director, 'Cocktail') · Heywood Banks (Comedian and musician, 'The Big Butter Jesus') · Heywood Smith (Best-selling novelist, 'The Red Hat Club')
Nicknames & Diminutives
WoodyWoodie
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