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Anella

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Pronounced ah-NEL-ah /ɑˈnɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: An Italian-style diminutive of Anna — from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor' — with an -ella ending; also a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Grace: Anella is a diminutive of Anna. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-NEL-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Italian
MeaningAn Italian-style diminutive of Anna — from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor' — with an -ella ending; also a modern coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6862 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 441

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anella is an Italian-style diminutive of Anna — from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor' — with an -ella ending; it is also a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-NEL-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern diminutive. Rare, grace at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Anna means 'grace; favor' in Hebrew (from Hannah) — Anella is an Italian-style diminutive with an -ella ending, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-NEL-ah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Anna — routes layered

Variations

AnelaAnnellaAnelle

Nicknames

Ana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anella mean?

Anella is a diminutive of Anna — Hebrew 'grace; favor'; also a modern coinage, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Anella?

It's said ah-NEL-ah /ɑˈnɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anella a boy or girl name?

Anella is a girl's name.

How popular is Anella?

Anella is a rare name in the U.S.

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