Annalee as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Annalee

What is the meaning of the name Annalee ?

The baby name Annalee is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈænəˌliː/ (AN-ə-LEE).

Annalee is English in Origin.

Annalee blends the timeless Anna with the English Lee. Anna descends from Hebrew Channah via Greek and Latin Anna, meaning “grace” or “favor.” Lee comes from Old English leah, “woodland clearing” or “meadow.” Together, Annalee is often read as “graceful meadow” or “favored clearing,” pairing a biblical classic with a nature‑inflected second element.

Use of Annalee grew in English-speaking countries in the early to mid-20th century, especially in the United States, where double names like Anna Lee were popular in the South. The conjoined spelling Annalee gained visibility later, echoing the wider rise of -lee endings in the 1990s–2010s. Variants and related spellings include Anna Lee, Anna-Lee, Annalie, Annaleigh, Analeigh, and the Scandinavian/German diminutives Anneli/Annelie with similar sound. While modern in formation, Annalee carries the enduring heritage of Anna, offering a familiar base with contemporary flair.