Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Annely since 2001
Babies named Annely per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Annely is a modern invented name, blending the classic Anne with the popular suffix -ley. First recorded in the United States in 2001, it has remained consistently stable in usage. The name reached its peak popularity in 2017, though it has never been common, with a 2025 rank of 11,932 and a rate of 1 in every 229,610 births. Its consistent but low usage over the years suggests it appeals to parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive name. While Annely has not ranked among the top baby names in any state, its construction follows a trend of combining traditional names with contemporary endings, making it a subtle but deliberate choice for modern families.
Annely is a modern coinage, blending the name Anne (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace') with the name Lee (from Old English leah, meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'). It also appears as a variant of Annelie, the Scandinavian and German form of Anneliese, which combines Anne and Elisabeth. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ann, Annie, Lee, Nell, Nellie
Sibling names for Annely
Names that share Annely's style, for a brother or sister.
