Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Anabella
GirlEnglish, Italian· “variant of Annabella”
- Meaning
- variant of Annabella
- Origin
- English, Italian
- Pronunciation
- an-uh-BEHL-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,258
- US babies 2025
- 81
- Best rank
- #529 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Anabella
Anabella is an English and Italian name that is usually said to mean “variant of Annabella”.
Anabella is a variant spelling of Annabella, a form of Annabel. Annabel first appeared in medieval Scotland, probably as a variant of Amabel, from the Latin amabilis, meaning lovable. Over time many people came to read it as a combination of Anna, meaning grace, and bella, meaning beautiful, and the Italian-style Annabella reflects that reading. The single-n spelling Anabella is used especially among Spanish-speaking families. The name feels romantic and graceful, with nicknames such as Ana, Bella, Belle and Annie available at every stage.
Popularity over time
Anabella first appears in US Social Security records in 1960. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 2008. Its best national rank was #529 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 585 babies. In 2025, 81 babies were named Anabella, and it ranked #2,258 nationally. That is 75% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #7,449 in 1980, #2,190 in 2000, #592 in 2010, and #2,258 in 2025. Of the 6,768 US girls named Anabella since records began, 57% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,002 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Braylee, Jessa, Montserrat, Charley, and Coraline.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Anabella ranked highest in Florida, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #676 | 25 |
| Texas | #1917 | 11 |
| California | #2110 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Anabella is usually pronounced an-uh-BEHL-uh, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with A and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Anabella
A few middle names that flow with Anabella: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Anabella
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anabella mean?
Anabella is an English and Italian name that is usually said to mean “variant of Annabella”.
What is the origin of the name Anabella?
Anabella has English and Italian roots. Anabella is a variant spelling of Annabella, a form of Annabel.
Is Anabella a popular name?
Not especially. Anabella ranked #2,258 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Anabella a boy or girl name?
Anabella is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Anabella?
Anabella is usually pronounced an-uh-BEHL-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings