Grace and bitter, or grace and pearl
A compound name combining Anna, derived from the Hebrew Hannah meaning grace, and Mae, a diminutive of Mary or Margaret. It reflects a blend of traditional elegance and mid-century charm, often associated with the American South.
Less common today
Annamae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,392 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Birth name of legendary singer Tina Turner
First Chinese American Hollywood movie star
First woman in the U.S. Armed Forces to be promoted to General
First Nations activist and member of the American Indian Movement
