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Annella

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Pronounced ah-NEL-ah /ɑˈnɛl.ɑ/High

Meaning: A diminutive of Anna — from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour'; also a Scottish elaboration; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Grace; favour: Annella is a diminutive of Anna. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA diminutive of Anna — from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour'; also a Scottish elaboration; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8460 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1930
Total births (all-time)≈ 512

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193019102024

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

Annella is a diminutive of Anna — from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour'; it is also a Scottish elaboration (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-NEL-ah').

In the U.S. and Scotland it appears as a diminutive of Anna. Rare, grace at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anna comes from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour' — Annella is a sweet diminutive (also a Scottish elaboration), lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-NEL-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Anna — routes layered

Variations

AnellaAnnelaAnna

Nicknames

AnneElla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Annella mean?

Annella is a diminutive of Anna — Hebrew 'grace; favour'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Annella?

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

Is Annella a boy or girl name?

Annella is a girl's name.

How popular is Annella?

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

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