Anais
Anais first appears in US records in 1972. It peaked in 2021, when 337 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 299.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Anais popular?
Near its peak Anais is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
| 2020s | 1,890 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,331 | |
| 2000s | 2,264 | |
| 1990s | 1,813 | |
| 1980s | 882 | |
| 1970s | 33 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Anais mean?
A Catalan and Occitan form of Anna, and so ultimately from Hebrew 'Channah' (Hannah) meaning grace or favour. The connection to the Hannah root is well established though the exact development is debated.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anais mean?
Anais means grace, favour. A Catalan and Occitan form of Anna, and so ultimately from Hebrew 'Channah' (Hannah) meaning grace or favour. The connection to the Hannah root is well established though the exact development is debated.
What is the origin of the name Anais?
Anais is of catalan origin.
How do you pronounce Anais?
Anais is pronounced “ah-nah-EESS.”
Is Anais a boy or a girl name?
Anais is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Anais a popular name right now?
Anais is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
How popular is the name Anais?
In 2025, Anais ranked #892 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Anais most popular?
Anais was most popular in 2021, when about 337 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.