Annalise

German, combination of Anna and Lise

"grace and pledged to God"

Updated Wed Apr 17 2024

Annalise Origin and Meaning

The name Annalise is a girl's name of German origin meaning "grace and pledged to God".

Variously spelled Annalise and Annaliese as well as several other forms, this is not a modern smoosh but a traditional German combo-name with a definite Heidi-esque feel.

Anna of course is familiar and Liese or Lise is a short form of Elizabeth, ala Lisa, But though it may be seen as old style in Germany, it's a recent success in this country: Annalise jumped onto the popularity list for the first time in 1997.

Americans prefer the simpler spelling: There are about ten baby girls named Annalise in the US for every Annaliese. Another 100 baby girls were named Analise and Analiese is also found.

TV fans know Annalise as the first name of the lead character in ABC's "How To Get Away With Murder," played by Viola Davis, who won an Emmy for the role.

# 417 in the US

Annalise Rank in US Top 1000

# 718 on Nameberry

Annalise Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Annalise Popularity

417US2022
718Nameberry2024
278Future2028
960England2021

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Famous People Named Annalise

Annalise BassoAmerican actress
Annalise BraakensiekAustralian model, actress and TV presenter
Annalise MurphyIrish Olympic sailor
Annalise Sunpen name of American novelist Ann Maxwell
Annalise Foxxdaughter of American actor Jamie Foxx

Annalise in Pop Culture

Annalise Keatingmain character on TV's 'How to Get Away with Murder'
Annalise Hartmancharacter on Australian soap "Neighbours"
Annalise Appletoncharacter on British soap "Hollyoaks"