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Anise

Pronunciation: [ AN-uhs ]

Girl Name #49,092 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Anise is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AN-uhs.

Parents who love the name Anise often also consider Anna, Annie, Anne .

Popularity Over Time

#49,092
Current Rank
Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#49,092
Total SSA Count
5

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Nicknames

Ani Any Aniie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anise

Is Anise a boy or girl name?
Anise is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Anise?
Anise is pronounced AN-uhs.
How popular is the name Anise?
Anise is currently ranked #49092 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Anise?
Common nicknames for Anise include Ani, Any, and Aniie.
Is Anise a common or rare name?
Anise is an uncommon name, ranked #49092 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Anise

Anise is a girl name .

Anise is currently ranked #49,092 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Anise include Ani, Any, and Aniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Anise include Anisa, Aniston, Anissa, Anisha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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