Annalee
How to say it: AN-uh-lee · /ˈænəli/
Compound of Anna (Hebrew 'grace') and Lee (Old English 'meadow'); a Southern-influenced elaboration.
Annalee was the 677th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 189 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 32% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #717 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #677 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 189 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,125 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −32% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #717 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After cresting in the 2010s, Annalee has eased back but remains well used. Close to its high now, it may drift lower.
What goes with it
Soft sounds across three syllables lend Annalee a gentle lilt. Annabelle and Annie belong in the same mix.
Nicknames
- Anna
- Annie
- Lee
- Ana
Honouring a Annalee in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Annalee is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
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