Rising since 1985, #1,207 for girls today.
Popularity of Anneliese since 1926
Babies named Anneliese per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 198 |
| 1970s | 270 |
| 1980s | 373 |
| 1990s | 706 |
| 2000s | 1,692 |
| 2010s | 1,722 |
| 2020s | 808 |
Meaning & origin
Anneliese is a German compound name that has seen modest but consistent use in the United States since it was first recorded in 1926. As of 2025, it ranked 1207th in popularity, with about 1 in 8,549 newborn girls given the name, reflecting its niche appeal. The name reached its peak popularity in 2005, and since 1985 it has been on a gradual upward trajectory, particularly in states like Kansas, Virginia, and Wisconsin, where it sees higher relative use. While not among the most common names, Anneliese offers a distinctive yet familiar choice for parents drawn to Germanic heritage or names with layered religious significance.
Anneliese is a combination of the names Anna and Liese (a German diminutive of Elisabeth). Anna derives from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor', while Elisabeth is of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my oath'. This double-barreled name became popular in German-speaking countries in the early 20th century and has been used in the Netherlands as well.
Where Anneliese is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Annie, Liesl, Liese, Neli
Sibling names for Anneliese
Names that share Anneliese's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Gretchen, Heidi, Ursula, Brigitte, Margot, Marlene, Christel, Klarissa, Elsbeth, Grethel, Liesa, Michaeline, Fritzi, Hannelore, Valeska, Evamaria, Maritta
Brothers: Heinrich, Klaus, Wolfgang, Dieter, Hans, Kaiser, Lorenz, Niklaus, Frantz, Jahn, Jurgen, Marzell, Ulrich, Hanzel, Deitrich, Deitrick, Kleber, Sie
