Declining since 2013, #2,256 for girls today.
Popularity of Anabella since 1960
Babies named Anabella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 219 |
| 2000s | 2,002 |
| 2010s | 3,847 |
| 2020s | 647 |
Meaning & origin
Anabella is a girl's name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1960. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, and has since seen a gradual decline. In 2025, it ranked 2256th, with an incidence of 1 in 19,843 newborns. The name is most common in Florida, Texas, and California. Its trajectory since 2013 has been declining, reflecting a broader trend away from elaborate multisyllabic names.
Anabella is a variant of Annabel, which is thought to be derived from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable'. Alternatively, it may be a blend of Anna and Bella. The name has been used in Scotland and Italy, and its popularity in the United States has grown since the 1960s, particularly in the 2000s and 2010s.
Where Anabella is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Bella, Annie, Belle
Sibling names for Anabella
Names that share Anabella's style, for a brother or sister.
