Anise Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-NEES / əˈniːsGreek; Latin; Arabic
Meaning
Greek: fragrant flower; Latin: spice; Arabic: a type of plant
Historical & Cultural Background
Anise is derived from the Greek word 'anison', referring to the aromatic plant known for its culinary and medicinal uses. In ancient times, it was valued for its flavor and was used in various cultures for both cooking and healing. The plant has been cultivated since antiquity and is still popular in many cuisines around the world today.
Trend Summary
Anise has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Anis
- Aniseh
International Variants
- Anis (Arabic)
- Anisette (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anise was first seen in the United States in 1893. Anise has ranked as high as #1218 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Louisiana, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Anise has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Anise (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |