Anais
Every Anais since 1972 — 9,331 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anais
Anais is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #892 in 2025 with 299 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 9,331 American babies have been named Anais. Its peak came in 2021, when 353 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anais stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anais year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 299 | #892 | 11 | #7,223 |
| 2024 | 317 | #852 | 11 | #7,286 |
| 2023 | 315 | #850 | 9 | #8,303 |
| 2022 | 333 | #840 | — | — |
| 2021 | 337 | #825 | 16 | #5,578 |
| 2020 | 289 | #907 | 6 | #10,678 |
| 2019 | 312 | #859 | — | — |
| 2018 | 319 | #850 | 5 | #12,270 |
| 2017 | 232 | #1,091 | 14 | #6,073 |
| 2016 | 225 | #1,126 | 5 | #12,300 |
| 2015 | 256 | #1,038 | — | — |
| 2014 | 228 | #1,112 | 9 | #8,174 |
| 2013 | 205 | #1,171 | — | — |
| 2012 | 210 | #1,168 | — | — |
| 2011 | 160 | #1,418 | — | — |
| 2010 | 184 | #1,292 | — | — |
| 2009 | 230 | #1,106 | — | — |
| 2008 | 222 | #1,157 | — | — |
| 2007 | 303 | #906 | 5 | #12,462 |
| 2006 | 306 | #869 | — | — |
| 2005 | 263 | #940 | 5 | #11,558 |
| 2004 | 148 | #1,405 | — | — |
| 2003 | 233 | #991 | 6 | #9,631 |
| 2002 | 206 | #1,044 | — | — |
| 2001 | 172 | #1,187 | — | — |
| 2000 | 181 | #1,127 | — | — |
| 1995 | 144 | #1,189 | — | — |
| 1990 | 149 | #1,154 | 5 | #8,164 |
| 1985 | 138 | #1,066 | 6 | #5,813 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,460 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anais in 2025?
Anais ranked #892 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 299 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anais?
9,331 babies have been named Anais in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anais most popular?
Anais peaked in 2021, when 353 newborns received the name.
Is Anais a boy or girl name?
Anais is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anais rising or falling?
Anais is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.