Anneliese Girl

Popularity: #760 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AHN-eh-LEE-seh /ˈanəˌliːzə/

Origin: German; Dutch

Meaning: German: Graceful; Dutch: Favor

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Anneliese is of German origin, combining two elements: "Anna," which is derived from the Hebrew name "Channah," meaning "grace" or "favor," and "Liese," a diminutive form of "Elisabeth," which means "God is my oath" in Hebrew. The name Anna has been widely used in various cultures, transitioning through Greek as "Hannah" and Latin as "Anna." The addition of Liese reflects a common practice in Germanic languages of forming compound names, particularly for girls, which became popular in the 19th century.

Anneliese thus emerged as a distinct name in German-speaking regions, encapsulating both grace and a divine promise. Historically, the name Anneliese gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly in Germany and Austria.

It is often associated with notable figures, including Anneliese Michel, a German girl who became the subject of significant media attention in the 1970s due to her tragic story, which has influenced cultural discussions around mental health and spirituality. The name also appears in various literary works and has been used in religious contexts, reflecting its roots in biblical names.

The combination of Anna and Liese has made Anneliese a name that resonates with both traditional and modern values. Culturally, Anneliese carries connotations of elegance and strength, often evoking images of femininity and resilience.

The name has been celebrated in various forms of art, including music and literature, further solidifying its place in cultural heritage. The diminutive "Annie" is a common affectionate form, though Anneliese itself stands as a full name rich with historical significance.

Its enduring appeal can be attributed to its melodic quality and the positive attributes associated with its roots, making it a name that embodies grace and commitment.

Famous people named Anneliese

In this section, you will find notable people named Anneliese. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Anneliese who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Anneliese van der Pol is an actress and singer best known for That's So Raven, Raven's Home, and Broadway's Beauty and the Beast.

Anneliese Michel is known for her case of alleged demonic possession that inspired the film The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

Fictional characters named Anneliese

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Anneliese is a fictional character from the animated film Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper. She is a princess who longs for freedom and adventure, ultimately discovering her true identity and friendship with a commoner.

Sibling suggestions

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

AnnaEliseLieslMiriamSophieClaraGreta

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Anneliese. 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.

AnastasiaAmelieAdelaideAureliaIsabelleJulietteEmmelineCecilia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anneliese was first seen in the United States in 1926.

Anneliese has ranked as high as #1638 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Anneliese has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Anneliese 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 Anneliese 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 Anneliese.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 188 188
2024 158 158
2023 103 103
2022 95 95
2021 131 131
2020 133 133
2019 115 115
2018 119 119
2017 148 148
2016 153 153
2015 196 196
2014 219 219
2013 220 220
2012 190 190
2011 167 167
2010 195 195
2009 181 181
2008 195 195
2007 192 192
2006 246 246
2005 272 272
2004 182 182
2003 106 106
2002 114 114
2001 109 109
2000 95 95
1999 86 86
1998 80 80
1997 75 75
1996 98 98
1995 66 66
1994 67 67
1993 49 49
1992 57 57
1991 68 68
1990 60 60
1989 46 46
1988 43 43
1987 41 41
1986 50 50
1985 38 38
1984 28 28
1983 28 28
1982 36 36
1981 41 41
1980 22 22
1979 32 32
1978 32 32
1977 34 34
1976 33 33
1975 21 21
1974 25 25
1973 19 19
1972 20 20
1971 26 26
1970 28 28
1969 25 25
1968 27 27
1967 18 18
1966 20 20
1965 23 23
1964 22 22
1963 14 14
1962 15 15
1961 18 18
1960 16 16
1959 16 16
1958 19 19
1957 13 13
1956 11 11
1955 7 7
1954 9 9
1953 8 8
1952 7 7
1948 5 5
1947 5 5
1942 6 6
1941 7 7
1938 5 5
1935 6 6
1934 8 8
1932 5 5
1931 6 6
1929 5 5
1928 7 7
1927 10 10
1926 9 9

Top States for Anneliese (2024)

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
TX 17
18%
FL 15
15%
CA 14
14%
NY 9
9%
PA 8
8%
MN 6
6%
CT 6
6%
VA 6
6%
MI 6
6%
TN 5
5%
IN 5
5%