Declining since 2005, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Annaleise since 1989
Babies named Annaleise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 153 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Annaleise is a modern feminine name that combines the established classics Anna and Lise. First recorded in the United States in 1989, it saw its highest usage in 2006, ranking 10,107th in 2025. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2005, reflecting a broader decline in ornate compound names. Despite its brief peak, Annaleise remains a rare choice, with approximately 1 in 178,585 girls receiving the name in recent years. Its top states of use are not specified in the data, but it likely follows patterns of similar names in English-speaking regions. As a blend of two historically significant names, Annaleise carries a sense of both tradition and modern invention.
Annaleise is a modern coinage, formed by blending the names Anna (derived from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace') and Lise (a short form of Elisabeth, which comes from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath'). The name emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend of combining traditional names into new, melodic forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Annie, Leise, Lise
Sibling names for Annaleise
Names that share Annaleise's style, for a brother or sister.
