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Aniello

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-NYEL-loh /ɑˈnjɛl.lo/Medium

Meaning: From the Italian (Neapolitan) Aniello — variously 'a little lamb' (from the Latin agnellus) and linked to 'an angel' (angelo); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A little lamb; an angel: Aniello is Italian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-NYEL-loh'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowItalian, Latin
MeaningFrom the Italian (Neapolitan) Aniello — variously 'a little lamb' (from the Latin agnellus) and linked to 'an angel' (angelo); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9936 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 582

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191619102024

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

Aniello comes from the Italian (Neapolitan) Aniello — variously 'a little lamb' (from the Latin agnellus) and linked to 'an angel' (angelo; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-NYEL-loh').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, a-little-lamb at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aniello is variously 'a little lamb' (from the Latin agnellus) and linked to 'an angel' — a lyrical, classic Neapolitan name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-NYEL-loh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Aniello — Italian; routes layered

Variations

AgnelloAniel

Nicknames

Nello

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aniello mean?

Aniello is Italian (Neapolitan), variously 'a little lamb' (Latin agnellus) and linked to 'an angel'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aniello?

It's said ah-NYEL-loh /ɑˈnjɛl.lo/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aniello a boy or girl name?

Aniello is a boy's name.

How popular is Aniello?

Aniello is a very rare name in the U.S.

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