Rising since 2000, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Anelia since 1920
Babies named Anelia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 96 |
Meaning & origin
Anelia is a rare but steadily growing name in the United States. First recorded in 1920, it saw little use for decades before beginning a gradual ascent around 2000. As of 2025, it reached its peak rank of 5,238, with an estimated 1 in 67,000 baby girls receiving the name. This upward trajectory reflects a broader trend of soft, melodic names ending in 'ia' gaining favor. Although not concentrated in any particular state, Anelia's gentle sound and graceful meaning make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that is both familiar and uncommon.
Anelia is a modern variant of Annelie, which itself is a combination of Anna (of Hebrew origin, meaning 'grace') and Lie (a diminutive or variant of names ending in -lie). Alternatively, it may be a feminine form of Anel, a Dutch or Scandinavian short form of names like Anselm. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century.
“Anelia” around the world
Where Anelia 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: Ana, Annie, Ellie, Lia
Sibling names for Anelia
Names that share Anelia's style, for a brother or sister.
