Declining since 2010, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Annaly since 1990
Babies named Annaly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 143 |
| 2010s | 262 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Annaly is a name that emerged in the United States around 1990, a time when creative name formations were becoming more common. It has never achieved widespread use: in 2025, it ranked 10,917, meaning approximately 1 in 200,908 girls received the name. Its peak year was 2009, after which it declined in frequency; since 2010 the name has been falling in popularity. The name's lack of clear etymology places it in the modern tradition of blended or respelled names, and its simple, pleasant sound keeps it in occasional use. No state has reported a particularly high concentration of Annalys, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency adoption across the country.
Annaly is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the name Anna, a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning 'grace', with the popular suffix -ly or the name Lee. It first appears in U.S. records in 1990 and has never been widespread, but it fits a pattern of creating feminine names with soft, melodic endings. Its use is primarily American, with no deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Ann, Annie, Lee
Sibling names for Annaly
Names that share Annaly's style, for a brother or sister.
