Declining since 2021, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Anyela since 2005
Babies named Anyela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Anyela is a modern respelling of Angela that first appeared in U.S. records in 2005. Its popularity peaked in 2022, but has been declining since 2021. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208th, with about 1 in 267,878 baby girls receiving it. The name is most common among families of Spanish-speaking backgrounds, reflecting a broader trend of creative spellings of traditional names. While not currently in the top 1,000, Anyela's peak popularity suggests it appeals to parents seeking a delicate, feminine name with a familiar yet distinctive sound. The name is rarely found in top states, indicating its niche appeal.
Anyela is a modern variant of Angela, which derives from the Greek angelos (messenger). The name Angela entered Spanish and English via Latin, with the 'An-' spelling reflecting a phonetic adaptation. Anyela emerged in the early 2000s, particularly in the United States, as a fashionable respelling of Angela.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Any, Ani, Ela
Sibling names for Anyela
Names that share Anyela's style, for a brother or sister.
