Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Anapaola since 1996
Babies named Anapaola per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Anapaola is a rare Italian compound name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996. It combines Ana (a form of Anna, meaning 'grace') and Paola (the Italian feminine of Paul, meaning 'small'). The name reached its peak popularity in 2008 (rank 13,208) and has remained stable since, with a 1-in-267,878 occurrence in 2025. Anapaola exemplifies the modern trend of blending two familiar names, though it has not seen widespread adoption. Its top states are not recorded due to low frequency, but it is most likely found in communities with Italian heritage. The name carries a romantic, melodic quality typical of Italian names, while its compound structure makes it distinctive without being overly complex.
Anapaola is a modern compound name formed from Ana (a variant of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor') and Paola (the Italian feminine form of Paul, from Latin Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, reflecting a broader trend of combining popular names like Ana and Paola. It remains rare, with occasional usage among Italian-American families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Paola, Anni, Pola
Variants: Ana Paula
Sibling names for Anapaola
Names that share Anapaola's style, for a brother or sister.
