UK girl's name
Annalese
A feminine name of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "grace" or "favor".
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.
Annalese is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Annalese popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3160, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 16 births.
This profile covers 57 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1997 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.
The latest count is about 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 57 living people in the UK are called Annalese. 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
- • Annalese ranked #3160 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 16 girls were registered as Annalese.
- • About 57 living people in the UK are estimated to have Annalese as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3160
2013
Births in 2013
7
Latest year
Peak year
2009
16 births
Estimated living
57
2026
Meaning
What does Annalese mean?
The name Annalese is derived from the Germanic name Anna, which itself originated from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The name Anna has been in use since ancient times, appearing in the Bible as the name of the mother of the Virgin Mary.
The variant spelling Annalese likely emerged in the Middle Ages, potentially influenced by the French and German languages. It incorporates the suffix "-lese," which may have been added for aesthetic reasons or to distinguish it from the more common Anna.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annalese can be found in the 12th century, when it was borne by Annalese of Marmoûtier, a French noblewoman and abbess of the Benedictine monastery of Marmoûtier. Another notable figure was Annalese of Saxony (1499-1555), a German princess and Duchess of Pomerania.
In the 16th century, Annalese Mansfeld (1551-1637) was a German noblewoman and the wife of Count Johann VII of Nassau-Siegen. Around the same time, Annalese de' Medici (1567-1629) was an Italian noblewoman and a member of the powerful Medici family.
During the 17th century, Annalese Gonzaga (1630-1679) was an Italian noblewoman and the Duchess of Mantua and Montferrat. In the 18th century, Annalese von Preußen (1723-1787) was a German princess and a member of the Prussian royal family.
While the name Annalese has been in use for centuries, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, particularly in comparison to the more widespread Anna. Nevertheless, it has been borne by various notable individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting its enduring appeal and versatility across different cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Annalese over time
The chart below shows babies named Annalese registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Annalese, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2013, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annalese by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Annalese 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 | #3428 | 26 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3193 | 28 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Annalese
- 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
Annalese: questions and answers
How popular is the name Annalese in the UK right now?
In 2013, Annalese was ranked #3160 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Annalese most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 16 babies registered as Annalese in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Annalese?
A feminine name of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "grace" or "favor".
How many people are called Annalese in the UK?
A total of 57 babies have been registered as Annalese across the 9 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.