Annalise
AN-ah-lees
Annalise is a combination of Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning “grace”) and Lise (a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew meaning “my God is an oath”). The compound carries a double blessing: divine grace and divine promise.
The name is found in Scandinavian and German tradition as well as in modern English usage. In Denmark it appears as Annelise, while the single-s English spelling has become its own distinct form.
Annalise peaked at No. 385 in 2021 with 811 births. In 2024 it stands at No. 462 with 676 births, dipping slightly from its recent high.
What the name Annalise means
The television series How to Get Away with Murder (2014-2020), featuring Viola Davis as Annalise Keating, gave the name significant exposure and likely drove its early 2020s peak.
Four syllables — an-ah-LEEZ — with stress on the final beat. The flowing sequence of vowels and the crisp -ise close give it an elegant, Continental feel.
Parents drawn to Annalise often want a name that honours traditional roots while sounding distinctive — a full name that is unlikely to be shortened against their wishes.
Related forms include Annelise (Danish/Norwegian), Anneliese (German), and Analise. All are distinct spellings of the same compound name.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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