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Annarae

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Pronounced AN-uh-ray /ˈæn.ə.reɪ/High

Meaning: A modern double name pairing Anna (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace') with Rae, a pet form of Rachel ('ewe') long used as a middle name in American families.Low

In 30 seconds: A homespun double: Annarae joins Anna ('grace') with Rae, the old Rachel short form (said 'AN-uh-ray'). Modern as one word, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA modern double name pairing Anna (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace') with Rae, a pet form of Rachel ('ewe') long used as a middle name in American families.
U.S. rank (2024)#13583 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119922024

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

Annarae is a run-together double name: Anna, from Hebrew Hannah ('grace'), plus Rae, a short form of Rachel. The pairing has a warm, country-classic ring, and the one-word spelling is modern (said 'AN-uh-ray').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, homey, and softly southern in feel.

Did you know? Rae has been the American middle name of choice for generations — a pet form of Rachel ('ewe'). Annarae simply moves it up front and joins it to Anna, which we note (said 'AN-uh-ray').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Annarae — Anna + Rae compound

Variations

Anna RaeAnnarayAnarae

Nicknames

AnnaRaeAnnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Annarae mean?

It blends Anna ('grace') with Rae, a short form of Rachel ('ewe').

How do you pronounce Annarae?

It's said AN-uh-ray — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Annarae a boy or girl name?

Annarae is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Annarae?

Annarae is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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