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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Grace, favor
- Origin
- French/Provençal (form of Anna)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-nah-EES
Anais is a romantic, storybook kind of girl's name with a worldly feel, and it sounds modern despite its French roots. It comes from French/Provençal as a form of Anna, and it means grace or favor. It's pronounced ah-nah-EES, with the emphasis on the last syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Anais
Meaning: Grace, favor.
Origin: French/Provençal (form of Anna).
How to Pronounce Anais
ah-nah-EESIPA /ɑːnɑːˈiːs/
Popularity of Anais
Anais ranked #854 in the U.S. in 2024, with 315 girls given the name. Its highest ranking since 1972 was #824 in 2021, when 337 girls received it, so it has slipped only slightly since then.
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FAQ
What does the name Anais mean?
Grace, favor.
How do you pronounce Anais?
Anais is pronounced ah-nah-EES (IPA: /ɑːnɑːˈiːs/).
Is Anais a popular name right now?
Anais is near its all-time peak (#824 in 2021), ranked #854 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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