Anaise
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "pure" or "innocent".
Name Census estimates that about 460 living Americans carry the first name Anaise. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anaise today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anaise births was 2019 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anaise. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
460
~ 1 in 745,118 Americans
Peak year
2019
25 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,387
Tracked since 1887
Popularity
Anaise: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anaise from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 135 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anaise remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anaise by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anaise during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anaises live
Origin
Meaning and history of Anaise
The given name Anaise originated from the Greek language and culture, with its roots traced back to ancient times. It is believed to be a feminine form of the name Anastasius, which was derived from the Greek word "anastasis" meaning "resurrection" or "rising up." The name gained popularity during the Byzantine era, particularly among Eastern Orthodox Christian communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anaise can be found in the chronicles of the 9th century Byzantine Empire. It was mentioned as the name of a noblewoman who lived during the reign of Emperor Basil I. Her exact birth and death dates are unknown, but she is believed to have been a prominent figure in the imperial court.
In the 12th century, an Anaise de Courtenay was recorded as a member of the French noble family of Courtenay. She was born around 1115 and played a significant role in the political affairs of the time, influencing the course of the Crusades through her strategic alliances and diplomatic efforts.
During the Renaissance period, the name Anaise gained further recognition with the birth of Anaise Ferrier, a French poet and literary figure. She was born in 1509 and was known for her contributions to the poetic movement of the time, publishing several works that were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth.
In the 17th century, Anaise de Montmorency, born in 1627, was a prominent figure in the French aristocracy. She was known for her influence in the court of King Louis XIV and her involvement in various political intrigues and societal affairs of that era.
Another notable bearer of the name was Anaise Dupont, a French revolutionary who lived during the late 18th century. Born in 1768, she was an active participant in the French Revolution and played a role in advocating for women's rights and social reforms during that turbulent period.
Throughout history, the name Anaise has been associated with women of strength, resilience, and intellectual prowess. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Greek roots, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by various communities across different regions and time periods.
People
Anaise + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anaise as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anaise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anaise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 460 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anaise going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 745,118 US residents.
Is Anaise a common name?
We classify Anaise as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 472 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anaise most popular?
The single biggest year for Anaise was 2019, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anaise is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Anaise a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anaise in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.