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Annalei

AN-uh-lay · Annalei is a modern combination of Anna and Lei, possibly meaning 'graceful flower' or 'graceful lei'.

Peak popularity
2011
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2019

Declining since 2019.

Popularity of Annalei since 2006

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

491320102020Most births 2011Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s23
2010s84
2020s23

Meaning & origin

Annalei is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2006. It combines the traditional Anna with the popular -lei ending seen in names like Hailey and Kylie, possibly influenced by the Hawaiian word lei. The name peaked in 2011 with 10 births, but its trajectory has been falling since 2019, with fewer than five births in 2025. It has never ranked nationally and has no recorded top states. Annalei remains a rare, creative choice for parents seeking a unique name that blends familiarity with a fashionable suffix.

Annalei is a modern coinage blending the name Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace') with the Hawaiian word lei (meaning 'garland' or 'flower wreath') or with the popular suffix -lei found in names like Hailey and Kylie. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2006 and saw modest use, peaking in 2011. It remains rare, with fewer than five annual births in recent years.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Anna, Annie, Lei

Variants: Analey, Annaleigh, Annali, Annalie

Sibling names for Annalei

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

Sisters: Kailani, Emersyn, Mackenzie, Teagan, Leilani

Brothers: Kael, Declan, Bennett, Rylan, Grayson

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Annalei mean?
Annalei is usually interpreted as a combination of Anna, meaning 'grace,' and lei, as in a Hawaiian flower garland, giving the name a sense of 'graceful lei' or 'graceful flower.'
How popular is Annalei currently?
Annalei has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. It first appeared in 2006 with fewer than five births, peaked at 10 births in 2011, and has declined since 2019, with fewer than five births in 2025.
Is Annalei a girl's name?
Yes, Annalei is almost exclusively used for girls.