Annamary Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-uh-mary //ˈænəˌmɛri//
Origin: Latin; Hebrew
Meaning: Latin: 'grace'; Hebrew: 'favor'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Annamary is a compound of two elements: "Anna" and "Mary." The name "Anna" has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the name "Channah," meaning "grace" or "favor." This name was adopted into Greek as "Hannah" and subsequently into Latin as "Anna." The name "Mary," on the other hand, has a more complex etymology, believed to derive from the Hebrew name "Miryam," which may mean "sea of bitterness," "rebelliousness," or "wished for child." The combination of these two names into Annamary reflects a blending of significant cultural and religious influences, particularly within Christian contexts. Historically, both Anna and Mary hold substantial importance in biblical texts.
Anna is recognized in the New Testament as the prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the Temple (circa 1st century CE). Mary, the mother of Jesus, is one of the most venerated figures in Christianity, with her life and virtues celebrated in numerous texts and traditions throughout the centuries.
The name Mary has been borne by many saints and queens, further embedding it in the cultural and religious fabric of Western history. The combination of Anna and Mary into Annamary resonates with themes of grace and motherhood, symbolizing a blend of strength and tenderness.
This name has been used in various forms across different cultures, often reflecting the reverence for both figures in Christian tradition. The diminutive form "Annie" is commonly associated with Anna, while "Mary" has numerous variations across languages, such as "Maria" in Latin and Italian contexts.
The enduring nature of Annamary can be attributed to the deep-rooted significance of its components, which have been celebrated in art, literature, and religious practices throughout history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annamary was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Annamary has ranked as high as #4655 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Annamary has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Annamary 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 Annamary 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 Annamary.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 | 10 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 | 7 |
| 1945 | 5 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | 7 | 7 |
| 1937 | 8 | 8 |
| 1936 | 6 | 6 |
| 1935 | 6 | 6 |
| 1931 | 6 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 | 6 |
| 1925 | 8 | 8 |
| 1923 | 9 | 9 |
| 1922 | 11 | 11 |
| 1921 | 13 | 13 |
| 1920 | 8 | 8 |
| 1919 | 10 | 10 |
| 1918 | 9 | 9 |
| 1917 | 6 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 | 7 |
| 1915 | 6 | 6 |
| 1914 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Annamary (2015)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |