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Anneli

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Pronounced AH-nuh-lee /ˈɑ.nə.li/Medium

Meaning: A German, Scandinavian, and Finnish pet of Anna — from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor'Low

In 30 seconds: Grace: Anneli pets Anna — 'grace'. Sweet, lyrical, and warm (said 'AH-nuh-lee').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA German, Scandinavian, and Finnish pet of Anna — from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor'

U.S. rank (2025)#6867 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 494

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

Anneli is a German, Scandinavian, and Finnish pet of Anna — from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor'. A sweet, lyrical name across northern Europe (said 'AH-nuh-lee'; nickname Anne).

In the U.S. it appears in German and Scandinavian families. Rare, grace at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Anna means 'grace; favor' (from Hebrew Hannah) — Anneli is its sweet German, Scandinavian, and Finnish pet form, lyrical and warm (said 'AH-nuh-lee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Anneli — pet of Anna

Variations

AnnelieseAnnikaAneli

Nicknames

Anne

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anneli mean?

Anneli pets Anna — Hebrew 'grace; favor'.

How do you pronounce Anneli?

It's said AH-nuh-lee /ˈɑ.nə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anneli a boy or girl name?

Anneli is a girl's name.

How popular is Anneli?

Anneli is a rare name in the U.S.