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Aniella

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Pronounced ah-nee-EL-ah /ˌɑː.niˈɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Polish Aniela (from Angela), itself from the Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel.' The -iella ending gives it a soft Italian lilt. Gentle and celestial.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, celestial name: Aniella is a form of Aniela (the Polish Angela), 'angel; messenger' (said 'ah-nee-EL-ah'). Gentle and lyrical.
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Origin MediumPolish, Italian
MeaningA form of the Polish Aniela (from Angela), itself from the Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel.' The -iella ending gives it a soft Italian lilt. Gentle and celestial.
U.S. rank (2025)#12030 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 184

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219952025

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

Aniella is a form of the Polish Aniela, from Angela, whose Greek root angelos means 'messenger; angel.' It reads soft and lyrical, carrying a classic meaning in a flowing spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-nee-EL-ah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., alongside the more familiar Aniela. Rare, celestial, and gentle.

Did you know? Aniella echoes the Polish Aniela, a form of Angela from the Greek for 'messenger; angel' — a gentle, celestial name with a soft Italian lilt (said 'ah-nee-EL-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Aniella — Polish Aniela / Angela; 'angel; messenger'

Variations

AnielaAnellaAnjela

Nicknames

AniElla

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If you like Aniella…

Aniela— the Polish name it forms
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aniella mean?

Aniella is a form of Aniela (the Polish Angela), from the Greek for 'messenger; angel.'

How do you pronounce Aniella?

It's said ah-nee-EL-ah /ˌɑː.niˈɛl.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aniella a boy or girl name?

Aniella is a girl's name.

How popular is Aniella?

Aniella is a rare name in the U.S.

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