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Anaisa
Pronounced ah-NY-suh /ɑˈnaɪ.sə/Medium
Meaning: Anaisa reads as a modern extension of Anais (itself a Catalan/Provencal form of Anna, 'grace') or of Ana plus a decorative ending. It has no settled etymology of its own; routes uncertain, which we note.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Anaisa is a modern name best understood through Anaïs, a Catalan and Provençal form of Anna ('grace'), long familiar through the writer Anaïs Nin. Adding a final vowel gives a rounder, more lyrical shape favoured in Spanish-speaking communities. The exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-NY-suh').
It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. and is newly emerging. Rare, lyrical, and Spanish-leaning.
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What does the name Anaisa mean?
Anaisa reads as an elaboration of Anais, a form of Anna meaning 'grace'. It has no settled meaning of its own, and the routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Anaisa?
It's said ah-NY-suh /ɑˈnaɪ.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Anaisa a boy or girl name?
Anaisa is a girl's name.
How popular is Anaisa?
Anaisa is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S.