Annelise means grace + God's oath — blending Anne (grace) with Lise (from Elizabeth, God's oath). The compound marries the two most important biblical-feminine names. The Sound of Music carries the similar Liesl. Four syllables of Anna-Elizabeth compound, the two most important names, and the Austrian elegance of Alpine meadows.
Annelise blends Anne (grace) with Lise (from Elizabeth, God's oath). The compound marries the two most important biblical-feminine names. The Sound of Music carries similar Austrian elegance.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: German/Scandinavian compound.
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Today
Annelise remains a beloved choice, ranking #1336 in the US. 6,293 babies have been named Annelise since 1930.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Annelise?
2011peak year
Annelise reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2011, 225 babies received the name (ranked #1091). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1336), with about 174 babies given the name annually. Annelise's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 6,293 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Annelise's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — double-biblical nurturing. People named Annelise tend to be elegant, Alpine, and gifted at carrying both grace and God's oath.
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