Declining since 2021, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Anelly since 1997
Babies named Anelly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Anelly is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 1997, reflecting the trend of creative vowel-heavy respellings. It peaked at rank 13,208 in 2012, with approximately 1 in every 267,878 baby girls receiving the name in 2025. While its exact origin is unclear, Anelly likely draws from popular names like Annelie or Analeigh, blending familiar sounds with a distinctive flair. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2021, though it remains a rare and contemporary choice. Its top states, though not specified in the data, would likely align with regions favoring modern invented names.
Anelly first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1997, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a creative respelling of Annelie (a German and Swedish diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace') or Analeigh (a blend of Ana and Leigh). Alternatively, it could be an elaboration of Anelle, a name of uncertain origin. Its popularity peaked in 2012 and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Ellie, Nelly
Sibling names for Anelly
Names that share Anelly's style, for a brother or sister.
