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The baby name Anouk is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /a.nuk/ (ah-NOOK); English: /əˈnuːk/ (uh-NOOK).

Anouk is Dutch in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Dutch
Pronunciation: French: /a.nuk/ (ah-NOOK); English: /əˈnuːk/ (uh-NOOK)

What is the meaning of the name Anouk ?

The baby name Anouk is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /a.nuk/ (ah-NOOK); English: /əˈnuːk/ (uh-NOOK).

Anouk is Dutch in Origin.

Anouk is a Dutch- and French-formed diminutive of Anne/Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The affectionate -ouk ending gives it a brisk, modern feel while preserving the classic root. Spelling variants include Anouck (more common in French contexts) and Annouk; related forms are Anne, Anna, Annie, Anya, and Annika. In many languages it functions both as an independent given name and a familiar short form of Anne/Anna.

Use spread in the Low Countries and Francophone Europe during the mid-20th century, helped by the prominence of French actress Anouk Aimée; it later enjoyed renewed visibility through Dutch singer Anouk Teeuwe. The name remains especially popular in the Netherlands and Belgium and is familiar in France and Switzerland. Its compact, two-syllable profile and international readability make it a contemporary choice that still conveys the timeless "grace" of its Hebrew ancestor.

Anouk has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Anouk

Anouk Aimée Actor · Born 1932 · France Anouk Aimée is a French actor best known for her role in the film 'A Man and a Woman'. She also starred in 'La Dolce Vita' and '8½', showcasing her talent in both French and Italian cinema. Anouk Grinberg Actor · Born 1963 · France Anouk Grinberg is a French actor known for her roles in films such as 'The Patriots' and 'Merci la Vie'. Born in 1963, she has made a significant impact on French cinema with her versatile performances.

Anouk – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2025 #1 411
Ireland Girls 2020 #1 882
NL Girls 0 #46 6,099 5,933
LU 0 #57 10 2,830
Switzerland Girls 2024 #69 68 1,786
NL 0 #85 467 2,481
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
LU Girls 0 #138 49 4,850
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
Belgium Girls 2024 #168 18 424
France Girls 2021 #175 290 3,185
Sweden Girls 2022 #177 3 1,568
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
Canada Girls 2024 #276 10 2,795
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
France Boys 1979 #324 3 1,468
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
Finland Girls 2026 #730 9 3,895
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
Germany Girls 0 #792 47 4,949
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #942 42 5,561
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,124 18 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,412 35 9,415

Anouk is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Belgium
Flanders, Belgium
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Anouk

Anouk is predominantly a girl's name.
Anouk is a 2 syllable name, pronounced French: /a.nuk/ (ah-NOOK); English: /əˈnuːk/ (uh-NOOK).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Anouck, Annouk and Anoukke.
Yes, very popular — Anouk ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Anouk ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Anouk's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #132 in 2011 to #175 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Anouk are in our database, including Anouk Aimée (Actor), Anouk Grinberg (Actor).