Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Annabella
GirlItalian, Latin· “combination of Anna and Bella”
- Meaning
- combination of Anna and Bella
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- a-nuh-BEH-luh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #1,352
- US babies 2025
- 163
- Best rank
- #256 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Annabella
Annabella is an Italian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “combination of Anna and Bella”.
Annabella is a Latinate elaboration of Annabel, a name that has been used in Scotland since the Middle Ages and is often linked to Amabel, lovable. Many parents also read it as a combination of Anna, meaning grace, and Bella, the Italian word for beautiful. Annabella Drummond was queen consort of Scotland in the fourteenth century. The name has a romantic, fairy-tale feel and a flowing four-syllable rhythm. It offers many nickname options, including Anna, Annie, Bella and Belle, which makes it adaptable as a child grows.
Popularity over time
Annabella first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 20 different years, starting in 2001. Its best national rank was #256 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,280 babies. In 2025, 163 babies were named Annabella, and it ranked #1,352 nationally. That is 80% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,619 in 1920, #4,339 in 1950, #1,270 in 2000, #310 in 2010, and #1,352 in 2025. Of the 15,007 US girls named Annabella since records began, 58% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,124 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lilliana, Kenzie, Lexi, Jaylah, and Alessandra.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Annabella ranked highest in Florida, Kentucky, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #715 | 23 |
| Kentucky | #753 | 5 |
| Arizona | #826 | 7 |
| New Jersey | #951 | 7 |
| New York | #1034 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Annabella is usually pronounced a-nuh-BEH-luh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with A and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Annabella
A few middle names that flow with Annabella: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Annabella
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annabella mean?
Annabella is an Italian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “combination of Anna and Bella”.
What is the origin of the name Annabella?
Annabella has Italian, Latin, and Hebrew roots. Annabella is a Latinate elaboration of Annabel, a name that has been used in Scotland since the Middle Ages and is often linked to Amabel, lovable.
Is Annabella a popular name?
Not especially. Annabella ranked #1,352 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Annabella a boy or girl name?
Annabella is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Annabella?
Annabella is usually pronounced a-nuh-BEH-luh. 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