All about the name

Annamay

Female

« Annamay is an Irish name meaning 'favored' or 'graceful like'. »

#18966 over 5 years

Meaning, origin, history

Annamay is a feminine given name of uncertain origin. Its exact etymology and historical development are not established with certainty.

Meaning of the name Annamay

The name Anne derives from the Hebrew Hannah (חַנָּה), meaning grace or favor. The exact morphological formation of Annamay and the function of its final syllables are not documented with certainty.

Origin of the name Annamay

The precise geographical and chronological origin of Annamay is not established. Claims regarding its emergence in twentieth-century French-speaking regions or its relationship to other names remain speculative.

History of the name Annamay

There are no reliable historical attestations of Annamay prior to the modern era. Its documented usage cannot be verified with certainty.

Variants and related forms

  • Anne, a classical root associated with the name.
  • Hannah, the original Hebrew form.

Cultural heritage

There is no documented association between Annamay and specific religious, literary, or historical traditions. Its presence in onomastic references remains unverified.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Annamay since 1880

Total births
748
Total since 1880
Peak year
1922
38 births
in 2019
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+8% ↗
vs previous 5 years