Anaiz

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Pronounced ah-nah-EES /ˌɑ.nɑˈiːs/Medium

Meaning: A z-spelling of Anais, a Catalan and French form usually connected to Anna (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favour'). The exact route of Anais is itself debated, so we note the uncertainty.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, accented sound: Anaiz respells Anais, usually linked to Anna, 'grace' (said 'ah-nah-EES').

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Origin LowSpanish, French

MeaningA z-spelling of Anais, a Catalan and French form usually connected to Anna (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favour'). The exact route of Anais is itself debated, so we note the uncertainty.

U.S. rank (2023)#9027 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 384

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anaiz is a modern respelling of Anais, a name that spread from Catalan and Provencal use into French and Spanish. Most references connect it to Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favour,' though the route is debated. The final z is a spelling choice, not a separate word (said 'ah-nah-EES').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, soft, and international.

Did you know? Anais is best known through the writer Anais Nin; the z-ending here follows a Spanish spelling habit, and the name is generally traced back to Anna, 'grace.'

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Anaiz — Anais variant; Anna/Hannah 'grace' link

Variations

AnaisAnaiseAnays

Nicknames

AnaNai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anaiz mean?

Anaiz respells Anais, a name generally traced to Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace.' Routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Anaiz?

It's said ah-nah-EES /ˌɑ.nɑˈiːs/ - three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Anaiz a boy or girl name?

Anaiz is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Anaiz?

Anaiz is extremely rare in the U.S.