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Anais: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A graceful name meaning merciful and compassionate.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#912
Peak
#845 in 1992

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1972: #833119721990: #115319902000: #112720002005: #94420052010: #129120102015: #103820152020: #9122020#1#8331

What Anais Means

Anais is a girl name of English origin. A graceful name meaning merciful and compassionate.

How Popular Anais Is

Anais currently ranks #912 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #845 in 1992. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Anais

  • At its most popular, Anais reached #845 in the U.S. in 1992.
  • Anais is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Anais is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Anais

Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Anais

English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Anais.

Questions About Anais

What does Anais mean?

Anais is a girl name of English origin. A graceful name meaning merciful and compassionate.

How popular is Anais?

Anais currently ranks #912 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #845 in 1992. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Anais come from?

Anais comes from English roots. At its most popular, Anais reached #845 in the U.S. in 1992.

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