The nameAnnalise

Annalise is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, a blend of Anna and Lise, meaning "grace" and "God's promise".

Meaning

Annalise joins Anna, "grace", and Lise, a short form of Elisabeth, "God's promise".

Origin

German and Scandinavian, as Anneliese.

History

Annalise rose in the 2010s, helped by Annalise Keating of the series How to Get Away with Murder. It reached the top 300 in England and Wales.

Famous people named Annalise

Popularity of the name Annalise

Annalise in the United States

461stmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2016peak year (825 births)
16,388babies named Annalise in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Annalise was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 6,883 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Annalise. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Annalise in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 733 births a year.

Annalise in the United Kingdom

862ndmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2012peak year (181 births)
2,567babies named Annalise in the United Kingdom since 1997
091181 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Annalise was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,098 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Annalise. Half of all babies named Annalise in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 50 births a year on average, against 73 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Annalise

Names from the same generation as Annalise, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Annalise mean?

Annalise joins Anna, "grace", and Lise, a short form of Elisabeth, "God's promise".

What is the origin of the name Annalise?

German and Scandinavian, as Anneliese.

Is Annalise a girl's or a boy's name?

Annalise is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Annalise?

In 2024, Annalise was the 461st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 676 births.

What are the variants of the name Annalise?

Variants and related names of Annalise include Elisabeth.

What are good sibling names for Annalise?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lena, Beatrice, Liana and Mina for a sister, Bruno, Hamza, Ibrahim and Raphael for a brother.

Who are famous people named Annalise?

Annalise Keating, How to Get Away with Murder character; Annalise Basso, actress.