Anelisse Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-neh-lees /ˈæn.ə.lis/
Origin: Hebrew; English; French
Meaning: God has answered (Hebrew); grace (English); derived from 'Annelise' (French)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Anelisse is believed to be a modern variation of the name Anneliese, which itself is a blend of two distinct names: Anna and Liese. Anna has its roots in the Hebrew name Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor," and it has been widely used across various cultures and languages since biblical times.
The name Liese is a diminutive form of Elisabeth, which comes from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." The combination of these elements into Anneliese likely emerged in German-speaking regions during the 19th century, where such compound names were popularized. The name Anelisse, as a variant, likely developed later as a creative adaptation of Anneliese, particularly in English-speaking contexts.
Historically, the name Anna has been borne by several significant figures, including Anna the Prophetess in the New Testament, who is noted for her devotion and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. The name Elisabeth has also held considerable prominence, being associated with biblical figures such as the mother of John the Baptist.
The popularity of Anna and Elisabeth in Christian traditions, particularly through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, helped solidify their place in various cultures, including English, where they were frequently translated and adapted. Culturally, names like Anelisse carry connotations of grace and divine promise, reflecting the meanings of their root names.
The enduring appeal of names derived from Anna and Elisabeth can be attributed to their strong biblical associations and the virtues they represent. The name Anelisse, while more contemporary, resonates with these historical and cultural significances, embodying a blend of grace and commitment that has been cherished across generations.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anelisse was first seen in the United States in 2005.
Anelisse has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Anelisse has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Anelisse 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 Anelisse was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Anelisse
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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 Anelisse.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |