Anais

Anais is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 315 girls in the United States.

Anais at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Anais

Anais belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Anais first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #824 in 2021, and in 2024 315 babies received the name — 8,911 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anais in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#824 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Anais in 2024
315
Total since 1880
8,911

Anais in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#292 in 2003
Babies named Anais in 2025
58
Total since 1996
2,851

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anais mean?

The meaning of Anais is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Anais a boy or girl name?

Anais is a girl name. In 2024, 315 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anais?

Anais comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anais?

Anais first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #824 in 2021, and 315 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].