What does Anella mean and where does it come from?
Anella is a relatively modern name, often noted for its melodic quality. It has gained traction in the United States, particularly in Hispanic communities. The name can also be related to 'Anel', which is derived from 'Ana' and has popular usage in Spain.
Cultural significance
Anella has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a diminutive form of 'ana', meaning 'grace'..
Peak popularity
Reached #3222 in 1918 — currently #6862 in the US.
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Browse names →How else can you spell Anella?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Anella?
Anella works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Anella Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Anella Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Anella Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Anella Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Anella Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Anella Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Anella right now?
Rising fast — up 770 spots — currently #6862 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
|---|
| 2025 | #6862 | 16 | ▲ up 770 · +14% births |
| 2024 | #7632 | 14 | ▼ down 1451 · -26% births |
| 2023 | #6181 | 19 | ▼ down 861 · -21% births |
| 2022 | #5320 | 24 | ▲ up 653 · +20% births |
| 2021 | #5973 | 20 | ▼ down 826 · -17% births |
| 2020 | #5147 | 24 | ▲ up 5788 · +167% births |
| 2015 | #10935 | 9 | ▼ down 1666 · -25% births |
| 2010 | #9269 | 12 | ▲ up 2659 · +50% births |
| 2005 | #11928 | 8 | ▲ up 1242 · +60% births |
| 1990 | #13170 | 5 | ▼ down 9541 · -29% births |
| 1935 | #3629 | 7 | ▲ up 1102 · +17% births |
| 1925 | #4731 | 6 | ▼ down 1170 · -33% births |
| 1920 | #3561 | 9 | ▲ up 1110 · +80% births |
| 1915 | #4671 | 5 | — |
The story of Anella
Anella entered American naming records in 1915 and has been in use for over 109 years. With 346 total births recorded, Anella remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4671 in 1915, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #6181 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Anella in 1918:
Anella by decade
Anella peaked in the 1910s. See all 1910s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|
| 1910s | 28 | |
| 1920s | 25 | |
| 1930s | 18 | |
| 1940s | 17 | |
| 1950s | 11 | |
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1970s | 6 | |
| 1990s | 5 | |
| 2000s | 65 | |
| 2010s ★ | 142 | |
| 2020s | 54 | |
💎Anella has only 346 total recorded births since 1915 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Anella?
What names sound and feel like Anella?
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Common questions about the name Anella
What does the name Anella mean?
Anella means "A diminutive form of 'Ana', meaning 'grace'." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Anella?
Anella is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Anella have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Anella?
Anella originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Anella?
Anella pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Anella trending right now?
Anella is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.