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Annamaria
Pronounced ah-nah-mə-REE-ah /ˌɑ.nɑ.məˈri.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: Compound of Anna ('grace, favor', Hebrew) and Maria ('beloved; of the sea; bitter') — a classic Catholic double nameMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Annamaria is a compound of Anna — from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favor' (St Anne, the mother of Mary) — and Maria, the Latin form of Mary, variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter'. A melodic, devout, classic Catholic double name across Italy and beyond (said 'ah-nah-mə-REE-ah'); nicknames Anna, Mia, or Mary.
In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Catholic families. Rare, grace-and-beloved at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Annamaria mean?
Annamaria joins Anna ('grace') and Maria ('beloved; of the sea').
How do you pronounce Annamaria?
It's said ah-nah-mə-REE-ah /ˌɑ.nɑ.məˈri.ɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.
Is Annamaria a boy or girl name?
Annamaria is a girl's name.
How popular is Annamaria?
Annamaria is a rare name in the U.S.













