Anais is a distinctive choice, ranked #676 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anais in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#676
US Rank #854
About the Name Anais
Anais has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 327 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #292 β parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Anais is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #854 β notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Anais
Unlikely. With around 56 UK babies named Anais per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anais in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Anais has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 327 places in the last five years. Its peak was #292 in 2003. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Anais is more popular in the UK (#676) than in the US (#854). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Anais ranks #854 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
56
UK babies named Anais (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 327 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Anais
Likely around 1 other Anais in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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