Anamarie Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-nah-mah-REE /ˌænəˈmɛəri/

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Meaning: Latin: 'grace'; Hebrew: 'favor'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Anamarie is a compound name that combines the elements "Ana" and "Marie." The name "Ana" has roots in Hebrew, derived from the name "Hannah," which means "grace" or "favor." This name was adopted into Greek as "Anna" and subsequently into Latin. The name "Marie" is a variant of "Mary," which also has Hebrew origins, stemming from "Miryam," though its exact meaning is debated, often interpreted as "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." The combination of these two names into Anamarie reflects a tradition of merging names to create new forms, a practice common in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts where both names have significant religious connotations.

Historically, the name Marie has been borne by numerous saints, including Saint Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is a central figure in Christianity, venerated since the early centuries of the faith. The name Anna also appears in the New Testament, where Anna the Prophetess is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, further solidifying its religious significance.

The use of compound names like Anamarie became more prevalent in the late medieval period and into the Renaissance, as families sought to honor multiple saints or familial connections through naming. Culturally, Anamarie embodies a blend of grace and devotion, reflecting the virtues associated with both Ana and Marie.

This duality has allowed the name to resonate across various cultures, particularly in Christian communities where both names are celebrated. The name can also be seen as a symbol of femininity and strength, drawing from the qualities attributed to its components.

Diminutive forms such as "Annie" or "Mari" may arise in familial or affectionate contexts, showcasing the versatility and enduring nature of the name throughout history.

Famous people named Anamarie

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We also feature individuals named Anamarie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Anamarie Cox is a journalist and author best known for her work with Time, The Guardian, and her podcast, With Friends Like These.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Anamarie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AnnaMariaAmaraMiriamElenaSophia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Anamarie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anamarie was first seen in the United States in 1948.

Anamarie has ranked as high as #5911 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Anamarie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Anamarie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Anamarie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Anamarie.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 11 11
2024 10 10
2023 10 10
2022 18 18
2021 16 16
2020 6 6
2019 15 15
2018 22 22
2017 32 32
2016 19 19
2015 46 46
2014 36 36
2013 28 28
2012 36 36
2011 34 34
2010 35 35
2009 38 38
2008 43 43
2007 29 29
2006 31 31
2005 34 34
2004 27 27
2003 29 29
2002 45 45
2001 29 29
2000 29 29
1999 37 37
1998 28 28
1997 23 23
1996 34 34
1995 33 33
1994 18 18
1993 26 26
1992 22 22
1991 25 25
1990 32 32
1989 28 28
1988 21 21
1987 20 20
1986 22 22
1985 25 25
1984 30 30
1983 14 14
1982 10 10
1981 9 9
1980 10 10
1979 5 5
1978 16 16
1977 12 12
1976 8 8
1975 15 15
1974 8 8
1973 14 14
1972 7 7
1971 9 9
1970 13 13
1969 10 10
1968 7 7
1967 9 9
1966 8 8
1965 5 5
1964 6 6
1963 11 11
1962 13 13
1961 5 5
1959 5 5
1958 5 5
1957 6 6
1948 5 5

Top States for Anamarie (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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