Rising since 1992, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Anela since 1959
Babies named Anela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 104 |
| 1990s | 169 |
| 2000s | 590 |
| 2010s | 545 |
| 2020s | 297 |
Meaning & origin
Anela is a name that reflects Hawaiian culture and language, likely derived from the Hawaiian word for 'angel'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1959 and has seen a steady rise in popularity since 1992, peaking in 2012. The name remains relatively uncommon, with a current 1-in-27712 birth rate. Its popularity is concentrated in Hawaii and California, reflecting its Hawaiian roots.
Anela likely came into use in Hawaii as a Hawaiian form of Angela, though it also coincides with the Hawaiian word ʻanela meaning 'angel'. The name gained moderate popularity in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in Hawaii.
Where Anela is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Anela” around the world
Where Anela lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nela
Variants: Anella
Sibling names for Anela
Names that share Anela's style, for a brother or sister.
