Ane

Ane is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning “swamp.” In England & Wales it was given to 5 girls in 2019.

Ane at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“swamp”
Pronunciation
/ˈaː.nə/

About the name Ane

Ane belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “swamp” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ane first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3926 in 1960, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 290 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ane in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#3926 in 1960
Peak year
1960
Total since 1880
290

Ane in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3970 in 2005
Babies named Ane in 2019
5
Total since 1996
15

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ane mean?

Ane means “swamp” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ane a boy or girl name?

Ane is a girl name. In England & Wales, 5 babies received the name in 2019.

What origin is the name Ane?

Ane comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Ane?

Ane first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #3926 in 1960, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ane?

Ane is pronounced /ˈaː.nə/ (IPA).

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