Anais
Anais is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Anais is a female name of Provençal and Catalan origin, serving as a regional form of the classical name Anne or Anna, which traces back to Hebrew. It gained international exposure primarily through French literature and fashion. In the United States, it has experienced steady, modern usage as a stylish alternative to traditional biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
9,213 babies in the United States have been named Anais since 1880. It ranks #1736 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #823.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.1 %)
- NY (14.6 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- FL (12 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 882 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,813 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,264 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,331 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,890 |
Famous people named Anais
- Anaïs Nin: Author, Diarist
- Anaïs Mitchell: Singer-songwriter, Playwright
Fun facts
- Anais developed in Southern France and Catalonia as a diminutive of Anna before becoming an independent name.
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition through the influential 20th-century author Anaïs Nin.