UK girl's name
Annelies
A feminine Dutch variation of Anne, meaning "gracious" or "merciful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Annelies is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Annelies popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2868, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2002. 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.
Annelies is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Annelies. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Annelies ranked #2868 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 5 girls were registered as Annelies.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Annelies as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2868
2002
Births in 2002
5
Latest year
Peak year
2002
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Annelies mean?
The name Annelies is a Dutch variation of the German name Anneliese, which is a combination of the names Anna and Liese (or Elisabeth). It has its origins in the medieval Germanic languages and can be traced back to the 13th century.
The name Anna is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." Elisabeth, on the other hand, is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." The combination of these two names, Anneliese (and its variation Annelies), is believed to represent the qualities of grace, favor, and a commitment to God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annelies can be found in the 15th century, when a Dutch woman named Annelies van Bronckhorst lived from 1421 to 1487. She was a noblewoman and the wife of Walraven I, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg.
In the 16th century, Annelies Veldenz (1510-1586) was a German noblewoman and the wife of Count Johann VI of Nassau-Dillenburg. She played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a supporter of the Protestant cause.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Annelies is Annelies Marie Frank (1929-1945), better known as Anne Frank. She was a German-Dutch diarist of Jewish heritage who became one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust. Her diary, "The Diary of a Young Girl," has been read by millions and serves as a poignant testimony to the horrors of the Nazi regime.
Another notable Annelies was Annelies Schwarzenbach (1908-1942), a Swiss writer, photographer, and traveler. She was known for her unconventional lifestyle and her travels to regions such as Afghanistan, Iran, and the Sahara Desert. Her writings and photographs documented her experiences and provided a unique perspective on the cultures she encountered.
In the realm of music, Annelies Verbeke (born 1982) is a Belgian singer-songwriter and musician. She has released several albums and is known for her unique blend of folk and pop music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Annelies. While the name has Dutch and German roots, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by people around the world, carrying with it the symbolic meanings of grace, favor, and a commitment to one's beliefs.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Annelies over time
The chart below shows babies named Annelies registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Annelies, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2002, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annelies by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Annelies 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3390 | 8 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Annelies
- 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
Annelies: questions and answers
How popular is the name Annelies in the UK right now?
In 2002, Annelies was ranked #2868 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Annelies most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 5 babies registered as Annelies in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Annelies?
A feminine Dutch variation of Anne, meaning "gracious" or "merciful".
How many people are called Annelies in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Annelies across the 3 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.