Barbara vs Anais

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #854 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"grace, merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Anna

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Barbara Rank #860

Anais Rank #854

Anais is more popular, ranked #854 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Anais more popular?

Anais is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Anais mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Anais means "grace, merciful" (Hebrew via Anna origin).

Are Barbara and Anais boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Anais is primarily a girl name.