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Anelisse

ah-neh-LEES · Modern elaboration of names like Anneliese, combining Anna (grace) and Liese (God is my oath).

2025 rank (girls)
#8,860
Babies named in 2025
11
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 146,115 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.

Popularity of Anelisse since 2005

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

6121820102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s27
2010s98
2020s49

Meaning & origin

Anelisse is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005, reflecting a contemporary trend of blending classic names into fresh, melodic forms. Its peak year of usage was 2024, a year where the name ranked 8,860, given to roughly 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls. The name's trajectory has been stable, maintaining a low but consistent presence in the 2020s. While it has no strong association with any particular state or region, its sound aligns with other romantic, elaborative names like Eloise and Celeste, often favored for their delicate and feminine qualities. Anelisse offers a unique choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and distinctive.

Anelisse appears to be a modern American coinage, likely a variant of Anneliese or Annalise, itself a combination of Anna from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace,' and Liese, a German short form of Elisabeth, meaning 'God is my oath.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2005 and reflects a trend of creating melodic, multi-syllabic feminine names with European flair.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Annie, Nellie, Lissie

Variants: Annelise, Annalise, Anelise

Sibling names for Anelisse

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Anelisse mean?
Anelisse is a modern variant of Anneliese, which combines the meanings 'grace' (from Anna) and 'God is my oath' (from Elisabeth).
How popular is Anelisse?
Anelisse is a rare name in the United States. As of 2025, it ranked 8,860, with approximately 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls given the name.
Is Anelisse a boy or girl name?
Anelisse is used exclusively for girls.