Find out how popular the first name Annaliese has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Annaliese by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Annaliese is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 61 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Annaliese.

The history of the first name Annaliese

The name Annaliese is a German variant of the name Anna, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah. The name Hannah can be traced back to the Old Testament and means "grace" or "favor." The name Anna has been in use since ancient times, and it has been a popular name in various cultures and religions.

Annaliese is a combination of the names Anna and Liese, which is a diminutive form of the German name Elisabeth. The name Elisabeth is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath." The addition of "Liese" to Anna likely occurred in the Middle Ages, when it was common to combine names or add diminutive suffixes to create new variations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annaliese can be found in the 16th century. Annaliese von Buren was a German noblewoman who lived in the mid-1500s. Another notable figure with this name was Annaliese Spera, an Italian painter born in the late 16th century, known for her religious works.

In the 18th century, Annaliese Reichardt was a German composer and musician who was active in the court of Frederick the Great. She was a contemporary of Johann Sebastian Bach and contributed to the development of German Baroque music.

The 19th century saw Annaliese Bitzius, a Swiss author and educator who wrote children's literature and advocated for the rights of women and children. She was born in 1835 and was a pioneering figure in the Swiss feminist movement.

In the 20th century, Annaliese Kohlschütter was a German chemist and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of atomic structure and radioactivity. She was born in 1888 and worked alongside renowned scientists such as Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn.

Another notable figure with this name was Annaliese Rothenberger, a German actress and singer born in 1924. She was a prominent figure in German cinema and theater during the mid-20th century.

Data source

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