Annalise
How to say it: AN-uh-lees · /ˈænəliːs/
Compound of Anna (Hebrew 'grace') and Lise (French/German form of Elizabeth, 'pledged to God'). Popular in German-speaking countries.
Annalise was the 256th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 764 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 14% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #265 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #256 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 764 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,398 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −14% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #265 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a recent arrival, Annalise has risen quickly to its best showing in the 2020s. At its peak now, a slight dip seems likely.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a flowing lilt, Annalise feels tender and calm. Annabelle makes a close companion.
Parents who love Annalise also love
Nicknames
- Anna
- Annie
- Lise
- Lisa
- Ana
Honouring a Annalise in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Annalise is about 1 in 100.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, German, Hebrew, Swedish.
Ireland: #448.
Famous people named Annalise
- Annalise Basso (born 1998)American actress
- Annalise Murphy (born 1990)Irish yacht racer
- Annalise Braakensiek (1972–2019)Australian model and actress
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