Annabella
“graceful and beautiful”
Italy origin · Girl name
#1206US 2023
198Births / yr
↑Rising
14kAll-time births
📅 Since 191200.07% of births at peak
How to pronounce Annabella
an·ub·EL·uh
/ˌæn.əb.ˈɛl.ə/ · stress on EL · 4 syllables
“graceful and beautiful”
Italy origin · Girl name
What does Annabella mean and where does it come from?
The name Annabella is a combination of the names Anna and Bella, with Anna having Hebrew roots, derived from ‘חַנָּה’ (Channah), meaning ‘grace’ or ‘favor’, and Bella being of Italian origin meaning ‘beautiful’. The name has seen popularity in the English-speaking world since the 19th century and ha
Cultural significance
Annabella has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Italy-speaking communities, where it reflects values of graceful and beautiful.
Peak popularity
Reached #255 in 2014 — currently #1206 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Annabella?
Annabella works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Annabella Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Annabella Rose
Floral · soft ending
Annabella Mae
Sweet · timeless
Annabella Claire
French influence · crisp
Annabella Jane
Literary · strong
Annabella Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Annabella right now?
Rising — up 7 spots — currently #1206 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Annabella
Annabella entered American naming records in 1912 and has been in use for over 112 years. A total of 13,974 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #3778 in 1920 to #1206 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Annabella in 2014:
Annabella by decade
Annabella peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 | |
| 1920s | 119 | |
| 1930s | 50 | |
| 1940s | 71 | |
| 1950s | 32 | |
| 1960s | 48 | |
| 1970s | 39 | |
| 1980s | 26 | |
| 1990s | 454 | |
| 2000s | 4,119 | |
| 2010s ★ | 8,679 | |
| 2020s | 315 |
What are good nicknames for Annabella?
BRETON
Annick
BULGARIAN
AniAnka
CATALAN
Anaïs
CROATIAN
AnicaAnitaAnjaAnkaAnkicaNensi
What names sound and feel like Annabella?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Annabella also consider these
How is Annabella written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Annabella?
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 DANISHAnnelie DANISHAnnelise DANISHAnnette DANISHHanna DANISHHanne DANISHAnika DUTCHAnita DUTCHAnja DUTCHAnke DUTCHAnna DUTCHAnnabel DUTCHAnne DUTCHAnneke DUTCHAnnelien DUTCHAnnelies DUTCHAnneliese DUTCHAnnet DUTCHAnnette DUTCHAnnie DUTCHAnnika DUTCHAnouk DUTCHAns DUTCHAntje DUTCHHanna DUTCHHannah DUTCHAnabella ENGLISHAnabelle ENGLISHAnissa ENGLISHAnita ENGLISHAniya ENGLISHAniyah ENGLISHAnn ENGLISHAnna ENGLISHAnnabel ENGLISHAnnabelle ENGLISHAnnalise ENGLISHAnne ENGLISHAnneka ENGLISHAnnette ENGLISHAnnie ENGLISHAnnika ENGLISHArabella ENGLISHBella ENGLISHHannah ENGLISHJannah ENGLISHKeanna ENGLISHNan ENGLISHNancy ENGLISHNanette ENGLISHNannie ENGLISHNanny ENGLISHNettie ENGLISHNita ENGLISHAnna ESTONIANAnu ESTONIANAnna FAROESEAnita FINNISHAnja FINNISHAnna FINNISHAnna-Liisa FINNISHAnne FINNISHAnneli FINNISHAnni FINNISHAnniina FINNISHAnnika FINNISHAnnikki FINNISHAnnukka FINNISHAnu FINNISHHanna FINNISHHannele FINNISHNiina FINNISHAnaïs FRENCHAnnabelle FRENCHAnne FRENCHAnnette FRENCHAnnie FRENCHAnouk FRENCHHannah FRENCHNinon FRENCHAntje FRISIANAna GEORGIANAni GEORGIANAnelie GERMANAnika GERMANAnina GERMANAnita GERMANAnja GERMANAnna GERMANAnne GERMANAnnelie GERMANAnnelies GERMANAnneliese GERMANAnnett GERMANAnnette GERMANAnnika GERMANHanna GERMANHannah GERMANHanne GERMANAnna GREEKChanah HEBREWChannah HEBREWHannah HEBREWAnett HUNGARIANAnikó HUNGARIANAnna HUNGARIANAnnuska HUNGARIANHanna HUNGARIANPanna HUNGARIANPanni HUNGARIANAnna ICELANDICHanna ICELANDICNainsí IRISHAnna ITALIANAnnalisa ITALIANAnnetta ITALIANAnita LATVIANAnna LATVIANOna LITHUANIANAnke LOW GERMANAntje LOW GERMANAna MACEDONIANAnita NORWEGIANAnja NORWEGIANAnna NORWEGIANAnne NORWEGIANAnnelie 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 SWEDISHAnnelie SWEDISHAnnette SWEDISHAnnika SWEDISHHanna SWEDISHHannah SWEDISHHanne SWEDISHAnna UKRAINIANHanna UKRAINIANAnoushka VARIOUSAnouska VARIOUSHena YIDDISHHenda YIDDISHHendel YIDDISHHene YIDDISHHenye YIDDISH
Common questions about the name Annabella
What does the name Annabella mean?
Annabella means "graceful and beautiful" — a name rooted in Italy 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 Annabella?
Annabella 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 Annabella?
Annabella originates from Italy tradition. Italy 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 Annabella?
Annabella is a four-syllable name pronounced AE2 N AH0 B EH1 L AH0. 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 Annabella?
Annabella pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Italy 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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