Grace or favor
Anae is a modern variant of the name Anna or Ana, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Hannah. It carries the timeless meaning of grace or favor. While rare in the United States, it is often used in French-speaking regions as a stylized alternative to more traditional forms.
Less common today
Anae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,181 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).