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The baby name Annalise is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈænəliːs/ (AN-ə-lees).

Annalise is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: /ˈænəliːs/ (AN-ə-lees)

What is the meaning of the name Annalise ?

The baby name Annalise is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈænəliːs/ (AN-ə-lees).

Annalise is Germanic in Origin.

Annalise is the anglicized form of the German Anneliese, a compound built from Anna and Liese. Anna derives from Hebrew Hannah, meaning “grace” or “favor,” while Liese is a diminutive of Elisabeth, “my God is an oath.” Combined, the name conveys senses such as “grace pledged to God,” “God’s promise of grace,” or simply “graced by God,” blending two enduring biblical traditions.

Compound names like Anneliese spread through German-speaking Europe from the early modern era and appear in parish records across Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. English-speaking usage of Annalise/Anneliese rose in the mid–late 20th century, growing sharply since the 1990s. Established variants include Anneliese, Annelise, Annaliese, Annelies, and Anna-Lise; cognates are Annalisa (Italian) and Annelie (Scandinavian). Short forms and nicknames include Anna, Annie, Liese, Lise, Lisa, and Lissy.

Annalise has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Annalise

Annalise Basso Actor · Born 1998 · United States Annalise Basso is an American actor best known for her role in the horror film 'Ouija: Origin of Evil'. She also appeared in 'Captain Fantastic' and 'Standing Up', showcasing her talent in a variety of genres.

Annalise – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
MT Girls 0 #119 33 3,773
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
NA Girls 0 #202 23 7,146
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
Canada Girls 2024 #264 22 2,795
JM Girls 0 #274 5 7,507
DK Girls 0 #281 36 7,429
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
United States Girls 2024 #387 676 8,487
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
ZA 0 #432 16 14,421
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
ZA Girls 0 #953 189 25,928
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,400 47 9,415

Annalise is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
United States
New York City (Hispanic), United States

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People also ask about Annalise

Annalise is predominantly a girl's name.
Annalise is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈænəliːs/ (AN-ə-lees).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Anneliese, Annelise, Annaliese, Annalisa, Analise and Annalyse.
Yes, very popular — Annalise ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Annalise ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Annalise's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Annalise are in our database, including Annalise Basso (Actor).