Anais

Girl's name

Anais is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Persian name Anahita, meaning "pure, immaculate." It gained popularity through the French writer Anais Nin.

Meaning Favored, grace
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 315
Peak year 2021

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Anais Nin - Writer known for her diaries and erotica.
  • Anais Mitchell - Singer-songwriter behind "Hadestown" musical.
  • Anais Mali - Fashion model featured in Vogue and Elle.
  • Anais Gallagher - Model and daughter of Oasis' Noel Gallagher.
  • Anais Lee - Actress in "The Half of It" movie.
  • Anais Pouliot - Canadian model for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.
  • Anais Lameche - Singer in pop group Play.
  • Anais Zanotti - French model and skydiver.
  • Anais Demoustier - French actress in "Marguerite & Julien."
  • Anais Barbeau-Lavalette - Canadian filmmaker and writer.

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