Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Anaiz since 1984
Babies named Anaiz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 126 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Anaiz is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1984, a time when creative and phonetic name coinages were on the rise. It reached its highest popularity in 1991, yet even then it remained uncommon. As of 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in every 229,610 newborn girls, indicating consistent but extremely low usage. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, never experiencing a dramatic spike or decline. Its origins are obscure; it may be an invented form or a respelling of the French name Anaïs. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a soft, melodic sound, Anaiz offers a unique choice without historical baggage. Its resemblance to more familiar names like Anaïs or Analise gives it a subtle elegance.
Anaiz first appeared in U.S. records in 1984, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling or shortening of Anaïs, a French and Catalan form of Anna, itself derived from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Alternatively, it could be a purely phonetic creation, drawing on the fashionable -iz ending seen in names like Anais and Eliz.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Ani
Variants: Anaïs
Sibling names for Anaiz
Names that share Anaiz's style, for a brother or sister.
