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)
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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