Rising since 2003, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Anelis since 1998
Babies named Anelis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Anelis is a modern feminine name that first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1998. Its precise etymology is unclear, but it likely draws from familiar roots such as Ana and Lis, or serves as a creative spelling of Annelise. The name has never been common, reaching its highest rank of 8,362 in 2005 (the peak year), but it has shown a gradual upward trajectory since 2003, indicating growing but still niche appeal. As of 2025, approximately 1 in 133,939 girls receives the name. Anelis is not concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency usage across the country. This name suits parents seeking a distinctive, modern-sounding name with gentle European flair.
Anelis is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1998. It may be a blend of names like Ana or Anna with Lis (from Elisabeth) or a respelling of Annelise, itself a combination of Anna and Lise (a French form of Elizabeth). The name's appearance coincides with a trend of creating feminine names ending in -is or -lis. It has no long historical tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Ani, Neli
Sibling names for Anelis
Names that share Anelis's style, for a brother or sister.
