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Annalee

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Pronounced AN-ah-lee /ˈæn.ə.liː/Low

Meaning: Gracious meadow; combination of grace (Anna) and clearing (Lee)Low

In 30 seconds: Annalee is a sweet compound name joining Anna, meaning grace in Hebrew, with Lee, an Old English word for meadow or clearing. The result is a Southern-flavored, three-syllable feminine name with timeless charm.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningGracious meadow; combination of grace (Anna) and clearing (Lee)
U.S. rank (2024)#1276 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births181 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,683

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619022024

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

History & Origin

Anna derives from the Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor. Lee comes from Old English leah meaning woodland clearing. The combination Annalee follows a long English tradition of creating feminine compound names with Anna as the first element.

Annalee has a particularly warm Southern American flavor, used in country music and literature. It sits comfortably among similar names like Annalise and Emmalee, offering a simple, melodic three-syllable option.

Did you know? Annalee is part of a long tradition of compound names combining Anna with another element — including Annabelle, Annalise, and Annamaria — each creating a distinct feel while retaining the graceful Hebrew root.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Anna

Variations

AnnaleighAnnalieAnaliAnnaly

Nicknames

AnnaAnnieLee

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If you like Annalee…

Annalise— Anna compound with similar rhythm
Emmalee— Same -lee suffix compound structure
Adalee— Same suffix with similar soft sound
Hannaleigh— Same Anna-derived compound style

Frequently Asked

What does Annalee mean?

Annalee combines Anna from Hebrew meaning grace with Lee from Old English meaning meadow or clearing, creating a name that suggests a gracious meadow.

How do you pronounce Annalee?

Annalee is pronounced AN-ah-lee, with three syllables and stress on the first.

Is Annalee a Southern name?

Annalee has a warm Southern flavor and is often associated with Southern American naming traditions, though it is used across the US.

What are nicknames for Annalee?

Nicknames for Annalee include Anna, Annie, and Lee.