Annabel
“loving”
Scottish origin · Girl name
#2065US 2025
91Births / yr
↓Falling
14.5kAll-time births
📅 Since 188000.04% of births at peak
How to pronounce Annabel
AN·ub·el
/ˈæn.əb.ˌɛl/ · stress on AN · 3 syllables
“loving”
Scottish origin · Girl name
What does Annabel mean and where does it come from?
Annabel is a name of Scottish origin, combining 'Anna' (grace) and 'bel' (beautiful). It was popularized in the 18th century, and has since appeared in various literary works, notably in Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'Annabel Lee'. The name Annabel showcases the symbolic link between love and beauty. It's
Cultural significance
Annabel has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Scottish-speaking communities, where it reflects values of loving.
Peak popularity
Reached #446 in 2014 — currently #2065 in the US.
How else can you spell Annabel?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Annabel?
Annabel works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Annabel Grace
One syllable · timeless choice
Annabel Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Annabel Claire
One syllable · timeless choice
Annabel Zoey
One syllable · vintage charm
Annabel Maeve
One syllable · timeless choice
Annabel Jade
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Annabel right now?
Falling — down 466 spots — currently #2065 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Annabel
Annabel has been a beloved American name for over 144 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1880. A total of 14,314 babies have received this name. Once ranked #467 in 1880, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #1803 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Annabel in 2014:
Annabel by decade
Annabel peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 127 | |
| 1890s | 217 | |
| 1900s | 275 | |
| 1910s | 922 | |
| 1920s | 1,087 | |
| 1930s | 429 | |
| 1940s | 243 | |
| 1950s | 261 | |
| 1960s | 374 | |
| 1970s | 403 | |
| 1980s | 689 | |
| 1990s | 1,331 | |
| 2000s | 3,128 | |
| 2010s ★ | 4,643 | |
| 2020s | 407 |
What are good nicknames for Annabel?
ENGLISH
MabelMabellaMabelleMableMaeMayMaybelleMaybelline
FRENCH
Amable
LATE ROMAN
Amabilis
AFRICAN AMERICAN
Quanna
What names sound and feel like Annabel?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Annabel also consider these
How is Annabel written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Annabel?
Amable FRENCHAmabilis LATE ROMANQuanna AFRICAN AMERICANAne BASQUEAnne BASQUEAnna BELARUSIANHanna BELARUSIANAnna BIBLICAL GREEKChannah BIBLICAL HEBREWAnna BIBLICAL LATINAnna BIBLICALHannah BIBLICALAnna BRETONAnnick BRETONAna BULGARIANAni BULGARIANAnka BULGARIANAnna BULGARIANAina CATALANAnaïs CATALANAnna CATALANAna CROATIANAnica CROATIANAnita CROATIANAnja CROATIANAnka CROATIANAnkica CROATIANHana CROATIANJana CROATIANNensi CROATIANAneta CZECHAnna CZECHHana CZECHAne DANISHAnika DANISHAnita DANISHAnja DANISHAnna DANISHAnne DANISHAnnette DANISHHanna DANISHHanne DANISHAnika DUTCHAnita DUTCHAnja DUTCHAnke DUTCHAnna DUTCHAnne DUTCHAnneke DUTCHAnnelien DUTCHAnnet DUTCHAnnette DUTCHAnnie DUTCHAnnika DUTCHAnouk DUTCHAns DUTCHAntje DUTCHHanna DUTCHHannah DUTCHAnissa ENGLISHAnita ENGLISHAniya ENGLISHAniyah ENGLISHAnn ENGLISHAnna ENGLISHAnne ENGLISHAnneka ENGLISHAnnette ENGLISHAnnie ENGLISHAnnika ENGLISHHannah ENGLISHJannah ENGLISHKeanna ENGLISHNan ENGLISHNancy ENGLISHNanette ENGLISHNannie ENGLISHNanny ENGLISHNettie ENGLISHNita ENGLISHAnna ESTONIANAnu ESTONIANAnna FAROESEAnita FINNISHAnja FINNISHAnna FINNISHAnne FINNISHAnneli FINNISHAnni FINNISHAnniina FINNISHAnnika FINNISHAnnikki FINNISHAnnukka FINNISHAnu FINNISHHanna FINNISHHannele FINNISHNiina FINNISHAnaïs FRENCHAnne FRENCHAnnette FRENCHAnnie FRENCHAnouk FRENCHHannah FRENCHNinon FRENCHAntje FRISIANAna GEORGIANAni GEORGIANAnika GERMANAnina GERMANAnita GERMANAnja GERMANAnna GERMANAnne GERMANAnnett GERMANAnnette GERMANAnnika GERMANHanna GERMANHannah GERMANHanne GERMANAnna GREEKChanah HEBREWChannah HEBREWHannah HEBREWAnett HUNGARIANAnikó HUNGARIANAnna HUNGARIANAnnuska HUNGARIANHanna HUNGARIANPanna HUNGARIANPanni HUNGARIANAnna ICELANDICHanna ICELANDICNainsí IRISHAnna ITALIANAnnabella ITALIANAnnetta ITALIANAnita LATVIANAnna LATVIANOna LITHUANIANAnke LOW GERMANAntje LOW GERMANAna MACEDONIANAnita NORWEGIANAnja NORWEGIANAnna NORWEGIANAnne NORWEGIANAnnette NORWEGIANAnniken NORWEGIANHanna NORWEGIANHanne NORWEGIANAnaïs OCCITANAnna OCCITANAnna OLD CHURCH SLAVICAnia POLISHAnita POLISHAnka POLISHAnna POLISHHania POLISHHanna POLISHAna PORTUGUESEAnabela PORTUGUESEAnita PORTUGUESEAna ROMANIANAnca ROMANIANAni ROMANIANAnia RUSSIANAnna RUSSIANAnnushka RUSSIANAnushka RUSSIANAnya RUSSIANAnnag SCOTTISHNandag SCOTTISHAna SERBIANAnica SERBIANAnja SERBIANAnka SERBIANJana SERBIANAnna SLOVAKHana SLOVAKAna SLOVENEAnica SLOVENEAnika SLOVENEAnita SLOVENEAnja SLOVENEAna SPANISHAnabel SPANISHAni SPANISHAnita SPANISHAnita SWEDISHAnja SWEDISHAnna SWEDISHAnne SWEDISHAnnette SWEDISHAnnika SWEDISHHanna SWEDISHHannah SWEDISHHanne SWEDISHAnna UKRAINIANHanna UKRAINIANAnoushka VARIOUSAnouska VARIOUSHena YIDDISHHenda YIDDISHHendel YIDDISHHene YIDDISHHenye YIDDISH
Common questions about the name Annabel
What does the name Annabel mean?
Annabel means "loving" — a name rooted in Scottish 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 Annabel?
Annabel is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.
What is the cultural origin of Annabel?
Annabel originates from Scottish tradition. Scottish names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Annabel?
Annabel is a three-syllable name pronounced AN-ub-el. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Annabel?
Annabel pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Scottish heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
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