Anais
ah-nah-EES
Popularity
#854
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
9,018
Peak Year
#353 in 2021
First Recorded
1972
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Anais is a Provençal French variant of Anna, meaning 'grace.' It is associated with elegance and sophistication.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Anaïs Nin
French-Cuban author known for her diaries and erotica
Anaïs Demoustier
French actress known for her roles in French cinema
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