Annelise
How to say it: AN-uh-lees · /ˈænəliːs/
Germanic compound of Anna (grace, favor) and Lise (Elizabeth, God is my oath).
Annelise was the 256th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 226 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, 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 | 226 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,398 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| 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
Climbing to a high in the 2010s, Annelise has eased back only slightly. The path ahead points a little lower while use stays strong.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a gentle lilt, it moves lightly across three beats. Annie works as a nickname and Viviane shares its style.
Parents who love Annelise also love
Nicknames
- Anne
- Annie
- Lise
- Elise
Honouring a Annelise in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Annelise is about 1 in 100.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Annelise
- Annelise Coberger (born 1971)New Zealand alpine skier
- Annelise Hesme (born 1976)French actress
- Annelise Hovmand (1924–2016)Danish film director
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