UK girl's name
Annaleese
A feminine name of Old English origin meaning "grace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Annaleese is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Annaleese popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4050, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2013. 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.
Annaleese is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Annaleese. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Annaleese ranked #4050 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 girls were registered as Annaleese.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Annaleese as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4050
2013
Births in 2013
5
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Annaleese mean?
Annaleese is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to the ancient Germanic languages. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the Germanic elements "ann" meaning grace or favor, and "leis" meaning covenant or promise. This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages across various regions of Europe.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Annaleese can be found in medieval German texts and records from the 12th century. One notable mention is in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Mellicensis, a 12th-century cartulary from the Melk Abbey in Austria, where an individual named "Annaleisa" is referenced.
Throughout the centuries, several historical figures have borne the name Annaleese. One of the earliest known was Annaleese of Saxony (1290-1357), a noblewoman and landowner in the Kingdom of Saxony during the 14th century. Another notable Annaleese was Annaleese von Hessen (1568-1626), a German princess and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions in her home region.
In the religious sphere, there are records of an Annaleese of Genoa (1412-1480), an Italian nun and mystic who was renowned for her visions and spiritual writings. Additionally, Annaleese Mendoza (1510-1586), a Spanish Catholic nun and abbess, played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation movement in Spain.
Moving into the modern era, one of the most famous individuals named Annaleese was Annaleese Keating (1916-2008), an Australian politician and the first woman to be elected to the federal parliament in 1943. She served as a member of the House of Representatives for over three decades, advocating for women's rights and social welfare policies.
Another notable Annaleese was Annaleese Jochems (1942-2021), a Dutch artist renowned for her abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures. Her works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across Europe and the United States.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the name Annaleese throughout the centuries, spanning various fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Annaleese over time
The chart below shows babies named Annaleese registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Annaleese, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2013, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annaleese by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Annaleese 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 | #4963 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5309 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Annaleese
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Annaleese: questions and answers
How popular is the name Annaleese in the UK right now?
In 2013, Annaleese was ranked #4050 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Annaleese most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Annaleese in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Annaleese?
A feminine name of Old English origin meaning "grace".
How many people are called Annaleese in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Annaleese across the 4 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.