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- Analia
Origin:
Combination name, Ana plus LiaDescription:
Analia is a melodic newcomer to the US Top 1000, a fresher spin on the Olde Worlde Anamaria. It charted in the US from 2009 to 2012, and then reentered the popularity list in 2015. El Rostro de Analia is a popular Spanish language telenova on the Telemundo channel, which probably greatly contributed to its initial entry to the US list in 2009 at Number 331 when it was unranked the previous year!
- Analie
Description:
Analie is a delicate feminine name with multiple potential origins, including French, Hebrew, and Germanic roots. It may be a variation of names like Annalie or Annelie, which combine 'Anna' (meaning 'grace') with 'lie' (from names ending with this syllable). In some interpretations, it carries meanings like 'graceful' or 'favored grace.' The name has a lyrical quality with its flowing syllables and gentle sound. While not extremely common in any particular region, Analie has seen increased usage in recent decades as parents seek names that are both familiar-sounding yet distinctive. Its international versatility makes it accessible across different cultures, and its pleasant pronunciation contributes to its growing appeal. The name balances femininity with a contemporary feel, making it attractive to modern parents seeking something elegant but not overly traditional.
- Angel
Origin:
Spanish and EnglishMeaning:
"angel, messenger"Description:
Angel is one of those names that has a very different trajectory for girls and boys. As a female name, it was most popular in the US from the 1970s until the turn of this century, almost breaking into the Top 100 at its peak in 2001 but then beginning a long slide down the list.
- Angelique
Origin:
French diminutive of AngelaMeaning:
"angelic"Description:
Angelique was the fastest-rising girl name of 2021, influenced by French-Mexican actress Angelique Boyer, who starred in the telenovela Imperio de mentiras (Empire of Lies).
- Annalie
Origin:
Nordic, GermanMeaning:
"grace"Description:
Melodious and unusual form of a name with an uncountable number of variations. Many will understand it as the more down-to-earth Annalee.
- Annamaria
Origin:
Italian combination of Anna and MariaMeaning:
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"Description:
A pretty smoosh name predominantly used by Italian Catholics.
- Annamarie
Origin:
English combination of Anna and MarieMeaning:
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"Description:
This variation of Annemarie ensures the name is pronounced with four syllables. Classic and sturdy but with a playful, spirited sound, Annamarie is popular in Czechia, where it is also written as Anna Marie.
- Annelie
Description:
Annelie is a charming feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins. It developed as a variation of Anneli, which itself is a Nordic diminutive of Anna. The name combines the grace of Anne (meaning 'grace' or 'favor') with a melodic ending that gives it a delicate, lyrical quality. Popular in Sweden, Germany, and other Northern European countries, Annelie remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking regions, making it distinctive yet accessible. The name carries an air of classic femininity with a European flair. Its gentle sound pattern and connection to the timeless Anna family of names gives Annelie both traditional roots and a fresh feel, appealing to parents seeking a name that's both pretty and subtly distinctive.
- Anneliese
Origin:
German, DutchMeaning:
"grace + oath"Description:
Anneliese is a German and Dutch combination of Anna and Liese (a form of Elizabeth) with an Old World feel but modern appeal. The Anglicized Annalise spelling in in the US Top 500, but this authentic German version has only ever broken into the US Top 1000 once, back in 2005.
- Athena
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"from Athens"Description:
Magical and distinctive but grounded and familiar too, it's no surprise that Athena has become one of the most widely used ancient goddess names in the contemporary Western world. Derived from the city name Athens, it is current a Top 100 choice in the US.
- Anabethe
- Anebethe
- Hannah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"grace"Description:
Hannah is one of the nation's top biblical girls' names—it surpassed Sarah in 1998, and ranks in the Top 50 along with Elizabeth, Abigail, Chloe, and Naomi. Hannah is a name with many sources of appeal: Old Testament roots, soft and gentle sound, and a homey yet aristocratic image.
- Thea
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"goddess, godly"Description:
Thea is a diminutive of names ending in -thea, including Dorothea, Althea, and Anthea. It is also the Anglicized spelling of Theia, the Titan of sight, goddess of light, and mother of the moon. She was the consort of Hyperion, and mother of Helios, Selene, and Eos.