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Annesley

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Pronounced ANZ-lee /ˈænz.li/Medium

Meaning: From the English place and surname Annesley/Ansley, likely 'Aethelnoth's woodland clearing' (an Old English personal name + leah, 'clearing'). A crisp surname-name; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name: Annesley ties to an English place, 'a woodland clearing' (said 'ANZ-lee'). Crisp and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English place and surname Annesley/Ansley, likely 'Aethelnoth's woodland clearing' (an Old English personal name + leah, 'clearing'). A crisp surname-name; noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2021)#15485 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520012021

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

Annesley is an English place and surname, likely 'a woodland clearing.' As a given name it reads crisp and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'ANZ-lee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Annesley is an English place and surname — likely 'Aethelnoth's woodland clearing' (a personal name + leah, 'clearing') — a crisp surname-name, noted honestly (said 'ANZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Annesley — English place/surname; 'a woodland clearing'; layered

Variations

AnsleyAnsleyAnnsley

Nicknames

AnneLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Annesley mean?

Annesley is an English place and surname, likely 'Aethelnoth's woodland clearing.'

How do you pronounce Annesley?

It's said ANZ-lee /ˈænz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Annesley a boy or girl name?

Annesley is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Annesley?

Annesley is a rare given name in the U.S.

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