Anais vs Arlet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anais

Girl #854 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Anna

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catalan Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ana, Annie

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Arlet

Girl #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic arn + lette (diminutive)

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#719
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Lettie

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Popularity Comparison

Anais Rank #854
Arlet Rank #719

Arlet is more popular, ranked #719 vs #854 for Anais.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anais ___

  • Anais Claire
  • Anais Marie
  • Anais Louise
  • Anais Elise
  • Anais Belle
  • Anais Vivienne

Arlet ___

  • Arlet Sofia
  • Arlet Marie
  • Arlet Valentina
  • Arlet Isabella
  • Arlet Camille
  • Arlet Noemi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anais

Celine Simone Juliette Isabelle Etienne

If you choose Arlet

Scarlett Violet Emmett Julian Celeste

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anais or Arlet more popular?

Arlet is more popular, ranked #719 compared to Anais at #854 in the United States.

What do Anais and Arlet mean?

Anais means "grace, merciful" (Hebrew via Anna origin). Arlet means "eagle power, noble strength" (Germanic arn + lette (diminutive) origin).

Are Anais and Arlet boy or girl names?

Anais is primarily a girl name. Arlet is primarily a girl name.

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