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UK girl's name

Annalyse

A feminine name blending "Anna" and "Elise", possibly meaning "gracious, bright light".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Annalyse is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Annalyse popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 6 births.

This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1998 to 2015. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Annalyse. 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 2016 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Annalyse ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 6 girls were registered as Annalyse.
  • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Annalyse as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5730

2015

Births in 2015

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

6 births

Estimated living

25

2026

Meaning

What does Annalyse mean?

The name Annalyse is a variant of the name Annalise, which is derived from the combination of the Germanic name Anne and the Greek name Elisa. The name Anne is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor."

The name Annalyse has its origins in the Middle Ages, when names were often created by combining elements from different languages and cultures. The name is believed to have first emerged in Germany or the Netherlands, where it was used as a feminine name.

While there are no specific historical references to the name Annalyse in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Anne has been used in various religious contexts throughout history. In the Bible, Anne is the name of the mother of the Virgin Mary, and it has been a popular name among Christians for centuries.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Annalyse is from the 16th century, when it was used as a variant spelling of Annalise. However, it was not until the 19th century that the name became more widely used.

Several notable figures throughout history have borne the name Annalyse or its variants. One of the most famous was Annalyse Colie (1917-2008), an American literary critic and scholar who specialized in Renaissance literature. Another was Annalyse Rautenbach (1900-1994), a South African writer and feminist activist.

In the world of entertainment, Annalyse McCord (born 1987) is an American actress and model best known for her role in the TV series "90210." Annalyse Keating (1974-2010) was an Australian musician and singer-songwriter who was part of the band Rapture.

Finally, Annalyse Gauck (born 1965) is a German journalist and the wife of former German President Joachim Gauck, while Annalyse Dörner (1919-2009) was a German author and children's book writer.

These examples illustrate the enduring popularity of the name Annalyse and its variants across different cultures and time periods, reflecting its rich history and diverse origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Annalyse over time

The chart below shows babies named Annalyse registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Annalyse, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Annalyse
02356199820062015

Decades

Annalyse by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Annalyse 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 #5229 11 3
2000s #3433 8 2
1990s #2407 6 1

Related

Names similar to Annalyse

FAQ

Annalyse: questions and answers

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

In 2015, Annalyse was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Annalyse most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 6 babies registered as Annalyse in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Annalyse?

A feminine name blending "Anna" and "Elise", possibly meaning "gracious, bright light".

How many people are called Annalyse in the UK?

A total of 25 babies have been registered as Annalyse across the 6 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.