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Aniela
GirlPolish, Greek· “Polish form of Angela, messenger”
- Meaning
- Polish form of Angela, messenger
- Origin
- Polish, Greek
- Pronunciation
- ah-NYEH-lah
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,985
- US babies 2025
- 36
- Best rank
- #2,526 (1918)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Aniela
Aniela is a Polish and Greek name that means “Polish form of Angela, messenger”.
Aniela is the Polish form of Angela, the feminine of Angelus, from the Greek angelos, messenger. In Christian tradition, angels are messengers of God, and Angela was borne by Saint Angela Merici, who founded the Ursuline order. Aniela is common in Poland and among Polish families abroad. It is said ah-NYEH-lah. Anielka is a Polish pet form, and Ela and Nela are possible short forms. In English-speaking countries Aniela is also used as a distinctive variant of Angela.
Popularity over time
Aniela first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,526 in 1918, and the most babies received it in 2010, when 52 were named Aniela. In 2025, 36 babies were named Aniela, and it ranked #3,985 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,349 in 1920, #8,212 in 1980, #9,220 in 2000, #3,165 in 2010, and #3,985 in 2025. Of the 1,081 US girls named Aniela since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 315 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Berlyn, Jetta, Mikenzie, Leonna, and Devany.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aniela ranked highest in Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #933 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aniela is usually pronounced ah-NYEH-lah, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Aniela
A few middle names that flow with Aniela: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aniela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aniela mean?
Aniela is a Polish and Greek name that means “Polish form of Angela, messenger”.
What is the origin of the name Aniela?
Aniela has Polish and Greek roots. Aniela is the Polish form of Angela, the feminine of Angelus, from the Greek angelos, messenger.
Is Aniela a popular name?
Not especially. Aniela ranked #3,985 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aniela a boy or girl name?
Aniela is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aniela?
Aniela is usually pronounced ah-NYEH-lah. 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