Girl · #7,032 in 2026

Annaly

Name: Popularity of the name Annaly in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Annaly, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Annaly is an Irish lordship and former principality, named for its conqueror Angaile, ancestor of the Ó Fearghail. The territory of Annaly coincides with modern County Longford and was conquered in the 10th century by Angaile, a King of Fortúatha whose line were chiefs of Annaly.

Current Rank

#7,032

Peak Rank

#3,869 (2009)

Total Babies

595

5-Yr Trend

-21%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#3869

Peak Rank

595

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Annaly

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Annaly

Annaly first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 40 Annalys were born — ranking #3,869 that year. As of 2026, Annaly ranks #7,032 for baby girls with 15 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 595 Annalys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Annaly

Phonetically similar names — useful when Annaly is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Anally
Annalee
Amalie
Ansley
Anila
Omalley
Anale
Annelie
Anelli
Annul
Annals
Annal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Annaly

What does the name Annaly mean?

How popular is Annaly in 2026?

In 2026, Annaly ranks #7,032 among girls' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Annaly most popular?

Annaly reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #3,869 that year with 40 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Annaly most popular?

Annaly has historically been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Annaly.

Is Annaly a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Annaly is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Annaly?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Annaly include Belzora, Willar, Ardalia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Annaly

Annaly is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 595 births in the dataset. Annaly's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #3,869. Use the chart and map above to compare Annaly's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.