Annalise
Girl name · 218 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Annalise: 218 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 21 births in 2012.
Annalise blends the Hebrew Anna, meaning 'grace', with Lise, a short form of Elisabeth meaning 'God is my oath' – a graceful combination that emerged in the 20th century as a modern compound name. Among its bearers are Australian model and actress Annalise Braakensiek and American actress Annalise Basso, while the spelling Anneliese has deep roots in Germany, notably through the figure of Anneliese Michel. No major places are named directly after an Annalise, but the root Anna appears worldwide in place names such as Santa Ana and Annapolis, sharing that same Old Testament origin. A further note: the name gained widespread cultural recognition through the character Annalise Keating in the television series *How to Get Away with Murder*, a fictional association that boosted its appeal among modern parents in Scotland and beyond.
Girl 29 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201221 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 218since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 37%vs prior 5y