Anice Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-niss //ˈænɪs//
Origin: French; Arabic
Meaning: French: pure; Arabic: a form of Anis, meaning friendly
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Anice has its roots in the Greek name 'Anastasia,' which means 'resurrection.' This name was adapted into Latin as 'Anastasia,' and subsequently found its way into Old French as 'Anice.' The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, when many names were borrowed from French due to the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. The phonetic evolution from 'Anastasia' to 'Anice' reflects the linguistic shifts that occurred as names were integrated into different cultures and languages.
Historically, the name Anice has been associated with various saints, particularly Saint Anastasia, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century. Her veneration in the early Christian church contributed to the popularity of the name in Christian communities.
The name appears in several medieval texts and religious documents, which helped to solidify its presence in the cultural landscape of Europe. The name's association with resurrection and renewal has given it a significant spiritual resonance throughout history.
In terms of cultural significance, Anice embodies themes of hope and rebirth, which are common in Christian symbolism. The name has been used in literature and art, often representing purity and virtue.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as 'Annie' have emerged, although they are not as historically prominent as the full name. Overall, Anice reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural resonance that has allowed it to endure through the centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anice was first seen in the United States in 1885.
Anice has ranked as high as #2662 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Alabama, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Anice has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Anice 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 Anice 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 Anice.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 | 8 |
| 1964 | 9 | 9 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1961 | 13 | 13 |
| 1960 | 8 | 8 |
| 1959 | 14 | 14 |
| 1958 | 16 | 16 |
| 1957 | 11 | 11 |
| 1956 | 14 | 14 |
| 1955 | 11 | 11 |
| 1954 | 5 | 5 |
| 1953 | 9 | 9 |
| 1952 | 9 | 9 |
| 1951 | 14 | 14 |
| 1950 | 10 | 10 |
| 1949 | 11 | 11 |
| 1948 | 14 | 14 |
| 1947 | 10 | 10 |
| 1946 | 13 | 13 |
| 1945 | 11 | 11 |
| 1944 | 12 | 12 |
| 1943 | 21 | 21 |
| 1942 | 18 | 18 |
| 1941 | 9 | 9 |
| 1940 | 13 | 13 |
| 1939 | 11 | 11 |
| 1938 | 18 | 18 |
| 1937 | 16 | 16 |
| 1936 | 15 | 15 |
| 1935 | 13 | 13 |
| 1934 | 16 | 16 |
| 1933 | 13 | 13 |
| 1932 | 12 | 12 |
| 1931 | 20 | 20 |
| 1930 | 14 | 14 |
| 1929 | 14 | 14 |
| 1928 | 17 | 17 |
| 1927 | 17 | 17 |
| 1926 | 15 | 15 |
| 1925 | 16 | 16 |
| 1924 | 22 | 22 |
| 1923 | 21 | 21 |
| 1922 | 15 | 15 |
| 1921 | 26 | 26 |
| 1920 | 30 | 30 |
| 1919 | 22 | 22 |
| 1918 | 21 | 21 |
| 1917 | 17 | 17 |
| 1916 | 19 | 19 |
| 1915 | 19 | 19 |
| 1914 | 18 | 18 |
| 1913 | 17 | 17 |
| 1912 | 11 | 11 |
| 1911 | 10 | 10 |
| 1910 | 7 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 | 5 |
| 1907 | 7 | 7 |
| 1906 | 7 | 7 |
| 1905 | 8 | 8 |
| 1904 | 8 | 8 |
| 1903 | 5 | 5 |
| 1902 | 9 | 9 |
| 1901 | 5 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 |
| 1899 | 9 | 9 |
| 1898 | 10 | 10 |
| 1897 | 9 | 9 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 | 7 |
| 1894 | 6 | 6 |
| 1892 | 8 | 8 |
| 1889 | 6 | 6 |
| 1887 | 8 | 8 |
| 1885 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Anice (1924)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |