Will my child share the name Anneliese with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Anneliese per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anneliese in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anneliese becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anneliese is rising: up 337 places since 2020, to #2,278 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,105 in 2009.

Is Anneliese a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anneliese is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Anneliese a popular baby name in the United States?

Anneliese does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Anneliese

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Anneliese is a distinctive choice, ranked #2278 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anneliese in their class.

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About the Name Anneliese

Anneliese has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 704 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #1105 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Anneliese is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anneliese in their class.