girl name · French origin
Anais
/ ah-nah-EESS /
Meaning
Anais means Grace (French).
Gender
Girl
Origin
French
Pronunciation
ah-nah-EESS
Popularity
#892 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Anais in the US, 1880–2025
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.
What does Anais mean?
Anaïs is a French form of Anna, “grace.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anais mean?
Anais means Grace. Anaïs is a French form of Anna, “grace.”
What is the origin of the name Anais?
Anais is of French 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.
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.