Girl
Annalise
graced with God's bounty
About Annalise
A sophisticated and graceful choice that has charmed families across generations. Annalise combines classic elegance with a touch of European refinement, making it particularly appealing to those who appreciate traditional names with international flair. The four syllables create a rhythmic, almost musical quality when spoken aloud. This name has remained relatively popular without becoming overused, offering a sense of familiarity while still feeling special. Annalise works exceptionally well in formal settings yet can be easily shortened to friendly nicknames like Anna, Annie, or Lise for everyday use. The name conveys intelligence and poise, qualities many parents hope to encourage in their daughters. Its spelling variations exist, but the "Annalise" version with an 's' rather than a 'z' tends to be viewed as more refined. Professional environments tend to respond positively to this name, which may benefit a child throughout her academic and career journey. For families with German, French, or Scandinavian heritage, Annalise provides a meaningful connection to those roots while being perfectly accessible in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Annalise
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #893 | #510 | #282 | #584 | |
| 1999 | #981 | #469 | #356 | ||
| 2000 | #821 | #354 | #218 | #467 | #960 |
| 2001 | #778 | #330 | #341 | ||
| 2002 | #732 | #344 | #283 | #454 | |
| 2003 | #718 | #397 | #305 | #876 | |
| 2004 | #747 | #446 | #251 | ||
| 2005 | #656 | #350 | #231 | #868 | |
| 2006 | #592 | #463 | #645 | #952 | |
| 2007 | #674 | #530 | #365 | #713 | |
| 2008 | #694 | #535 | #599 | #992 | |
| 2009 | #645 | #486 | #469 | ||
| 2010 | #525 | #422 | #928 | #811 | |
| 2011 | #553 | #426 | #611 | #755 | |
| 2012 | #505 | #300 | #363 | #298 | #926 |
| 2013 | #453 | #357 | #255 | #942 | |
| 2014 | #455 | #416 | #352 | #823 | |
| 2015 | #411 | #405 | #433 | #784 | |
| 2016 | #404 | #499 | #256 | #983 | |
| 2017 | #393 | #513 | #233 | #745 | |
| 2018 | #419 | #587 | #279 | #763 | |
| 2019 | #457 | #628 | #418 | #968 | |
| 2020 | #441 | #781 | #334 | #789 | |
| 2021 | #385 | #861 | #430 | ||
| 2022 | #418 | #700 | #499 | #963 | |
| 2023 | #428 | #723 | #620 | #955 | |
| 2024 | #461 | #736 | #439 | ||
| 2025 | #409 | #832 | #439 | ||
| 1998 | #561 | #258 | |||
| 1990 | #348 | ||||
| 1992 | #255 | ||||
| 1993 | #381 | ||||
| 1994 | #207 | #414 | |||
| 1995 | #212 | ||||
| 1996 | #256 | #538 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Annalise
Names Similar to Annalise
Nicknames for Annalise
- Anna
- Annie
- Lise
- Lisa
Famous People Named Annalise
| Annalise Maier | American figure skater |
| Annalise Pickrel | American basketball player |
| Annalise Coberger | New Zealand alpine skier |
| Annalise VanVranken | American mathematician |
| Annalise Forbes | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Annalise Frank | American journalist |
| Annalise Freytag | German artistic gymnast |
| Annalise Braakensiek | Australian fashion designer and actress |
| Annalise van der Pol | Dutch-American actress |
| Annalise Vineer | British screenwriter and director |
| Annalise Ophelian | American filmmaker and psychologist |
| Annalise Murphy | Irish Paralympic swimmer |
| Annalise Bishop | Daughter of rapper Kanye West |
| Annalise Fard | British beauty entrepreneur |
| Annalise Basso | American actress and model |
| Annalise Temple | British actress and producer |
Characters Named Annalise
| Annalise Keating | From the TV series "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Annalise "Annie" Edison | From the TV series "Community" |
| Annalise Stilman | From the film "The Sixth Sense" |
| Annalise Batiste | From the TV series "Queen Sugar" |
| Annalise Grey | From the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" |
| Annalise McKenna | From the film "Somewhere in Time" |
| Annalise Mishler | From the film "Marriage Story" |
| Annalise Carter | From the TV series "The 100" |
| Annalise Hansen | From the TV series "V" |
| Annalise Zazic | From the TV series "Modern Family" |
| Annalise Brassard | From the film "The Place Beyond the Pines" |
| Annalise Deveraux | From the TV series "The Originals" |
| Annalise Bishop | From the TV series "Greenleaf" |
| Annalise Hartman | From the TV series "The Young and the Restless" |
| Annalise DeWitt | From the TV series "Dollhouse" |
| Annalise Basso | From the TV series "Snowpiercer" |
| Annalise Vanderwoodsen | From the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Annalise Wilson | From the film "Before I Wake" |