Anais

Updated: October 20, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Anais is a Provençal French baby girl’s name that means “grace” and is a variant on the name Anna. Anais first became popular in the late 1980’s but has only appeared in the top 1000 a few times since then. Anais is a beautiful name, however, and a worthy alternative to the more common English version of the name.

Meaning and Origin of the name Anais:

Anais is a French girl's name of Hebrew origin that means “merciful,” “gracious,” or “holy.”

Anais is a baby girl’s name of French origin that means “grace”. Anais is a Provencal and Catalan variant of the name Anna. Anna is derived from the Greek name Ἄννα, which is derived from the Hebrew name Ḥannāh. Ḥannāh is derived from the Hebrew root derived from the root ḥ-n-n (meaning “favor” or “grace”). Anais may also derive from Anahita, the Persian goddess of fertility and healing.

Symbolism of the name Anais:

Anais is associated with Anahita who is the Greek goddess of water and fertility. Water is symbolic of healing, fertility, and purification.

Nicknames for the name Anais:

Anais is a very adorable girl's name. The nicknames for Anais are cute and sweet. Each nickname pairs perfectly with Anais. Below is a list of nicknames to help you choose the right one for your baby girl.

Ani
Ana
Nia
Nisa
Anisette

Style of the name Anais:

Traditional

Gender of the name Anais:

Anais is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Anais:

A-NA-EES (French), ə-nə-EES (Catalan), a-na-EES (Catalan, Occitan)

Number of syllables in the name Anais:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Anais:

Anais evokes feelings of compassion and a strong spirit.

Alternative spellings for the name Anais:

Anaes
Anyse
Anise

Popularity of the name Anais:

According to the Social Security Administration, Anais is a girl’s baby name that has been sporadically popular since the late 1980’s. Anais has appeared in the top 1000 names only ten times since 1988, peaking at #842 in 1992.