Anise
Pronunciation: [ AN-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Anise first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 922 babies have been named Anise in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anise is past its peak , currently ranked #49,092 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,092
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Anie, and Anikins. 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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