UK girl's name
Hannalise
A feminine name of German origin meaning "grace" or "favor".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hannalise is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hannalise popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3795, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. 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.
Hannalise is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Hannalise. 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 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hannalise ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Hannalise.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hannalise as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3795
1996
Births in 1996
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Hannalise mean?
The name Hannalise is a feminine given name of German origin. It is a compound name formed by combining the Hebrew name Hannah with the German name Lise, which is a short form of Elisabeth.
The name Hannah is derived from the Hebrew word "Channah," which means "grace" or "favor." It has been a popular name in Jewish and Christian traditions, as it was the name of a biblical figure who was the mother of the prophet Samuel.
Lise, on the other hand, is a German variation of the name Elisabeth, which is derived from the Hebrew name "Elisheva," meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." Elisabeth was the name of the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament.
While the exact origin and first recorded use of the combined name Hannalise are unclear, it is believed to have emerged in German-speaking regions during the Middle Ages, when it was common to combine names from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
One of the earliest known references to the name Hannalise can be found in historical records from the 16th century in Germany. However, it did not gain widespread popularity until the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hannalise. One of the most famous was Hannalise Knuts (1889-1976), a German painter and illustrator known for her watercolor landscapes and portraits.
Another notable Hannalise was Hannalise Goslar (1921-2012), a German writer and Holocaust survivor who documented her experiences in the concentration camps during World War II.
In the field of music, Hannalise Thiele (1922-2017) was a German operatic soprano who performed with various opera companies in Europe and the United States in the mid-20th century.
Hannalise Zober (1934-2022) was a German swimmer who won a gold medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
Finally, Hannalise Schmeier (born 1957) is a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag, the German parliament, representing the Christian Democratic Union from 1990 to 2009.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Hannalise, reflecting its enduring presence and significance in German-speaking regions and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Hannalise by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hannalise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hannalise
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hannalise: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hannalise in the UK right now?
In 1996, Hannalise was ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hannalise most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Hannalise in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hannalise?
A feminine name of German origin meaning "grace" or "favor".
How many people are called Hannalise in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Hannalise 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.