What does the name Anais mean?

The name Anais means "Favored, grace".

What is the origin of the name Anais?

Anais is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Anais?

In 2023, 315 babies were named Anais in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Anais a girl's name?

Yes, Anais is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Anais

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Births Last Year: 315 →

All-Time Total: 8,911

Peak Year: 2021

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

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.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Anais

Nicole Daniella Angelica Leyla Lyanna Valentina Mikaela Alaia

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Anais

Achilles Kalel Nickolas Chris Leandro Alessandro Mathias Emanuel

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Anais

Aanya Ana Anabel Anabella Anabelle Analee Anali Analia

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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