
The short answer
Annelise is a feminine name used in Danish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Combination of Anne and Lise." It ranked #1072 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, combination of Anne and Lise. The entry lists its usage as Danish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Annelise ranked #1072 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1072 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annelise mean?
Behind the Name does not give Annelise a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: combination of Anne and Lise.
Is Annelise a popular name?
Annelise ranked #1072 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Annelise a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Annelise appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Annelise — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.