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UK girl's name

Anaysa

A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "grace, mercy".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Anaysa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anaysa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Anaysa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Anaysa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Anaysa ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Anaysa.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anaysa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Anaysa mean?

The name Anaysa is a modern invented name that does not have a clear historical origin or etymology. It is likely a creative spelling variation of the more common name Anais or Anaïs, which has Greek roots and means "grace" or "favor."

While the name Anaysa itself does not appear in ancient texts or historical records, the similar name Anais has been recorded throughout history. One of the earliest known uses of the name Anais was in ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek word "anaitios," meaning "innocent" or "blameless."

In the Middle Ages, the name Anais was occasionally used by French noble families, though it was not particularly common. One notable figure from this time period was Anais de Courtenay (c. 1153-1242), a daughter of the Latin Emperor of Constantinople.

During the Renaissance, the name Anais gained some popularity among artists and intellectuals. A famous bearer of the name was the French writer Anaïs Nin (1903-1977), known for her literary novels and personal diaries.

In the 20th century, the name Anais experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions. One prominent figure was the French actress Anaïs Aubert (1976-present), known for her roles in films such as "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" and "Rust and Bone."

While Anaysa is a more recent variant of the name, it does not have a long historical record. However, some notable individuals with the name Anaysa include Anaysa Carrión (1991-present), a Puerto Rican actress and model, and Anaysa Khosa (1987-present), a Pakistani actress and model.

Overall, while the name Anaysa is a modern creation, it draws inspiration from the more historically established name Anais, which has Greek roots and has been used throughout various eras and cultures, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Anaysa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anaysa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5666 3 1

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FAQ

Anaysa: questions and answers

How popular is the name Anaysa in the UK right now?

In 2018, Anaysa was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Anaysa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Anaysa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Anaysa?

A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "grace, mercy".

How many people are called Anaysa in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Anaysa across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.