Girl Name · Greek Origin
Anise
Anise is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Fragrant spice". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Anise often also consider Angie.
Anise meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Fragrant spice
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Anise to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Anise as A·N·I·S·E, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Anise is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Anise variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Anisea, Anisee, Anisey, Anis.
- Nicknames: Ani and A.
- Middle names: Pair Anise with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Anise middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Angie, Anice, Anika, Anais, Anisa — full picks on the sibling names for Anise guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Anise? Browse our names like Anise guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Anise
What does the name Anise mean?
Anise means "Fragrant spice" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Anise?
Anise originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Anise?
Anise has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Anise a boy's or girl's name?
Anise is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Anise in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Anise sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Anise?
Names that share Anise's sound and style include Angie, Anice, Anika, Anais, Anisa.
What middle names pair well with Anise?
Good middle-name fits for Anise pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Anise is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Anise is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Anise?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Anise share its rhythm without rhyming — Angie, Anice, Anika all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.