Rising since 1992, #284 for girls today.
Popularity of Antonella since 1954
Babies named Antonella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 147 |
| 1970s | 342 |
| 1980s | 287 |
| 1990s | 316 |
| 2000s | 872 |
| 2010s | 3,285 |
| 2020s | 5,317 |
Meaning & origin
Antonella first appeared on U.S. records in 1954 and has been on a rising trajectory since 1992. Its peak year was 2024, and it currently sits at rank 284 (2025), with about 1 in 1,479 baby girls receiving the name. The name is especially popular in Florida, Massachusetts, and New Mexico, reflecting strong Italian-American and Hispanic communities. As an Italian diminutive that travels well, Antonella appeals to parents seeking a romantic yet accessible alternative to longer forms like Antonina.
Antonella is the Italian feminine diminutive of Antonio, itself derived from the Latin Antonius, a Roman family name of possible Etruscan origin. Its meaning is unknown, though it has been linked to the Greek 'antheros' meaning 'flowery'. The name has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century.
Where Antonella 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.
“Antonella” around the world
Where Antonella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anto, Nella, Ella, Nellie
Sibling names for Antonella
Names that share Antonella's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Antonella
Names whose popularity has moved with Antonella's over the last 50 years.
