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Annalena

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Pronounced ah-nah-LAY-nah /ˌɑː.nɑːˈleɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A German compound joining Anna ('grace; favor') and Lena (a short form of Helena/Magdalena, tied to 'light'). A warm, classic double name; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A German double name: Annalena joins Anna ('grace') and Lena ('light') (said 'ah-nah-LAY-nah'). Warm and classic.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningA German compound joining Anna ('grace; favor') and Lena (a short form of Helena/Magdalena, tied to 'light'). A warm, classic double name; noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#9671 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 270

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019882023

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

Annalena is a German compound of Anna ('grace; favor') and Lena ('light'). It reads warm and classic — familiar in Germany, rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-nah-LAY-nah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, more familiar in Germany. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Annalena is a German compound of Anna ('grace') and Lena ('light') — a warm, classic double name much loved in Germany, noted honestly (said 'ah-nah-LAY-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Annalena — German compound; Anna + Lena; 'grace' + 'light'

Variations

AnnelenaAnnaleneAnalena

Nicknames

AnnaLena

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Lena— the Lena half
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Annalena mean?

Annalena is a German compound of Anna ('grace; favor') and Lena (tied to 'light').

How do you pronounce Annalena?

It's said ah-nah-LAY-nah /ˌɑː.nɑːˈleɪ.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Annalena a boy or girl name?

Annalena is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Annalena?

Annalena is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Germany.

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