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Anais
OriginCatalan and Provencal pet form of Hebrew Anna
Meaning"grace"
GenderGirl
US Rank#892
Top 1000
About Anais
The name Anais is currently ranked #892 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #824 in 2021. The name is most popular in Rhode Island, New Mexico, and Nevada. Anais is occasionally used for boys in 2025.
Pronounced an-EYE-is or an-AY-is. 2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Anais ranked #892 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #824 in 2021, Nameberry popularity #447.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,112 | 228 | 127.6 |
| 2015 | #1,038 | 256 | 143.4 |
| 2016 | #1,126 | 225 | 127 |
| 2017 | #1,091 | 232 | 134.4 |
| 2018 | #850 | 319 | 187.5 |
| 2019 | #859 | 312 | 185.9 |
| 2020 | #909 | 288 | 178.2 |
| 2021 | #824 | 337 | 205.4 |
| 2022 | #840 | 333 | 203 |
| 2023 | #849 | 315 | 196.3 |
| 2024 | #854 | 315 | 194.4 |
| 2025 | #892 | 299 | 186 |
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