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Anouk

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Pronounced uh-NOOK /əˈnuːk/High

Meaning: A Dutch and French diminutive of Anna, itself from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favor'. Well established in the Netherlands and France; a chic, worldly choice elsewhere.Medium

In 30 seconds: Crisp and continental: Anouk is the Dutch and French pet form of Anna — 'grace' (said 'uh-NOOK').
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Origin MediumDutch, French
MeaningA Dutch and French diminutive of Anna, itself from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favor'. Well established in the Netherlands and France; a chic, worldly choice elsewhere.
U.S. rank (2024)#13588 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 381

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719692024

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

Anouk is a Dutch and French diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favor'. It has been a Dutch staple for decades and travels well — short, unusual and self-assured in English-speaking countries (said 'uh-NOOK').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, though it is far more familiar in the Netherlands. Rare, chic, and worldly.

Did you know? Anouk is a beloved Dutch and French nickname for Anna — carried into wide fame by the French actress Anouk Aimee. Behind it stands Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' (said 'uh-NOOK').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Anouk — Dutch/French diminutive of Anna

Variations

AnouckAnukAnnouk

Nicknames

NoukAnneNou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anouk mean?

Anouk is a Dutch and French pet form of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favor'.

How do you pronounce Anouk?

It's said uh-NOOK — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anouk a boy or girl name?

Anouk is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Anouk?

Anouk is rare in the U.S., though it is well used in the Netherlands and France.

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