Declining since 2017, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Annais since 1984
Babies named Annais per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Annais is a rare feminine given name in the United States, first recorded in 1984. In 2025, it ranked 8860 with an incidence of approximately 1 in 146115 births, reflecting its uncommon status. The name reached its peak popularity in 2018, but has been declining since 2017, indicating a recent downturn. Annais is a spelling variant of Anais, which is a Provençal form of Anna, ultimately from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The diacritic-free spelling may appeal to parents seeking a French-inspired name without the accent. Despite its rarity, Annais has a melodic, feminine quality that aligns with names like Elodie and Camille. It has not appeared on any state-level top lists, reinforcing its niche appeal.
Annais is a spelling variant of Anais, a name popularized in the French-speaking world. Anais derives from the Provençal form of Anna, which comes from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages and gained literary prominence through works such as Anatole France's 'Thaïs'.
“Annais” around the world
Where Annais lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Nais, Nana
Variants: Anais, Anaïs, Annays
Sibling names for Annais
Names that share Annais's style, for a brother or sister.
