Girl Name
Annamae
Annamae is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Annamae — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Amani is on your shortlist, Annamae belongs in the same conversation.
Annamae meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Annamae has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Annamae as A·N·N·A·M·A·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Annamae is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Annamae variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Annamaea, Annamaee, Annamaey, Annama.
- Nicknames: Anna and A.
- Middle names: Pair Annamae with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Annamae middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Amani, Amina, Andrae, Ammon, Anamaria — full picks on the sibling names for Annamae guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Annamae? Browse our names like Annamae 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 Annamae
What does the name Annamae mean?
Annamae has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Annamae?
The exact origin of Annamae is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Annamae?
Annamae has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Annamae a boy's or girl's name?
Annamae is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Annamae in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Annamae sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Annamae?
Names that share Annamae's sound and style include Amani, Amina, Andrae, Ammon, Anamaria.
What middle names pair well with Annamae?
Good middle-name fits for Annamae pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Annamae is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Annamae is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Annamae?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Annamae share its rhythm without rhyming — Amani, Amina, Andrae all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.