"grace, God is my oath"
Anelisse
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A graceful blend of two timeless names
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Meaning & Origin
"graceful devotion"
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Anelisse is a creative blend of two classic names: Ana (from Hannah, meaning grace in Hebrew) and Elise (from Elisabeth, derived from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath). This compound form is particularly popular in Hispanic communities in the United States and Latin America, where name blending is a cherished tradition. The result is a name that feels both familiar and distinctive — recognizable to many ears but unique on paper.
Anelisse emerged primarily in Latin American and Hispanic-American communities in the late 20th century as parents sought to honor multiple family members or combine two beloved names into one. It remains most popular in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and among Hispanic communities in the United States.
In Hispanic culture, combined names are a meaningful tradition that allows parents to honor two family members at once while creating something new. Anelisse represents this tradition beautifully, blending Spanish-influenced Ana with the elegant French-influenced Elise.
Historical Record
Anelisse first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 163 babies have been named Anelisse in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anelisse is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,576 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Anelisse is most common in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
- The name combines two meanings: grace (Ana) and God is my oath (Elise)
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #6,576
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Cultural Origins
- Hispanic Spanish American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Anelisse
Anelisse is a girl name with Hispanic, Spanish, and American origins . The name means "grace, God is my oath" in Hebrew via Spanish .
Anelisse is currently ranked #6,576 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Anelisse has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Anelisse include Ana, Elise, Nellie, and Lissy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Anelisse include Anela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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