Anais

Meaning of Anais

The name is often said to mean 'graceful' or 'pure'. It is also linked to an ancient goddess of love and fertility.

Anais has Persian roots — browse every Persian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Anais

After ranking as high as #825 in 2021, Anais has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Anais

• Anaïs Nin
  Renowned French-American diarist, essayist, novelist
• Anaïs Mitchell
  American singer-songwriter, 'Hadestown' creator
• Anaïs Demoustier
  Award-winning French film actress
• Anaïs Mali
  French fashion model
• Anaïs Gallagher
  British model and socialite

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Questions about the name Anais

What does the name Anais mean?

Anais means the name is often said to mean 'graceful' or 'pure'. it is also linked to an ancient goddess of love and fertility, and it comes from Persian origins.

Is Anais a boy's or a girl's name?

Anais is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Anais?

Anais did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Anais most popular?

Anais peaked at #825 in 2021.