Declining since 2010, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Anelise since 1986
Babies named Anelise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 205 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Anelise is a modern American coinage that combines the enduring names Anne and Elise. First recorded in 1986, it remained extremely rare for years before hitting its peak in 2011. Since then, its usage has been gradually falling, and in 2025 it ranked 7,885 with an average of 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has not appeared among the top state lists in any given year, reflecting its overall scarcity. Despite its low rank, Anelise appeals to parents who favor the sound of Annelise but prefer a streamlined spelling. It fits comfortably alongside other modern blended names like Adeline and Juliette, offering a familiar yet distinctive option that feels both delicate and graceful.
Anelise is a modern invented name, apparently formed from the classic names Anne and Elise. It first appeared in the United States in 1986, likely as part of a broader trend of blending traditional names (like Annelise, a Scandinavian form of Anna) with a simpler spelling. It has no established meaning or history beyond this recent coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Annie, Elise, Lise, Nellie
Sibling names for Anelise
Names that share Anelise's style, for a brother or sister.
