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Anairis

ah-nye-REES · Of uncertain meaning; likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1992
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022.

Popularity of Anairis since 1989

Babies named Anairis per year in U.S. Social Security records.

49131990200020102020Most births 1992Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s7
1990s59
2000s51
2010s8
2020s14

Meaning & origin

Anairis first entered U.S. birth records in 1989, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. Its peak year of usage was 1992, but it has never broken into the top 1000 rankings, remaining a rare choice. Since 2022, its trajectory has been rising, suggesting renewed interest among parents seeking distinctive names. Anairis has no recorded top states, indicating its usage is scattered rather than regionally concentrated. The name exemplifies modern name creation, likely formed from pleasing sound combinations rather than traditional roots.

Anairis first appeared in U.S. records in 1989. It is a modern coinage, possibly formed from elements like Ana and Iris, or influenced by the popular -is ending found in names such as Iris or Clarice. No historical or linguistic derivation has been established.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ana, Ari, Risa

Sibling names for Anairis

Names that share Anairis's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Anairis mean?
The meaning of Anairis is uncertain; it is considered a modern invented name without a known traditional meaning.
How popular is Anairis?
Anairis has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak usage was in 1992, and as of 2025, it remains rare.
Is Anairis a boy or girl name?
Anairis is almost exclusively used for girls.