Declining since 2014, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Anabela since 1970
Babies named Anabela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Anabela is a Portuguese variant of the pan-European Annabella, blending Anna ('grace') and Bella ('beautiful'). In the United States, it first appeared in Social Security records in 1970 and reached a peak rank of 14,942 in 2014, followed by a gradual decline through the 2020s. In 2025, its estimated frequency was 1 in 321,453 births, placing it among the less common feminine names. Unlike the more widespread Isabella or Gabriela, Anabela has never broken into the top 1,000, and it does not have any single state with concentrated popularity. Its discreet usage reflects a parent preference for a name that feels familiar yet distinctive, especially within Portuguese-heritage communities.
Anabela is a Portuguese variant of Annabel or Annabella, which are themselves combinations of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace') and Bella (from Latin for 'beautiful'). Its use in Portuguese-speaking countries dates to the late 20th century, gaining modest popularity alongside other Anna-based compound names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Bela, Aninha
Sibling names for Anabela
Names that share Anabela's style, for a brother or sister.
