Annabella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Annabella is a name of Italian and Latin origin, derived from the combination of 'Anna,' meaning grace, and 'Bella,' meaning beautiful. Its historical forms include Anna and Annabel, and it has evolved into its current form. The name is associated with traits of elegance and beauty, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has regained interest in contemporary naming practices.

The name Annabella is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Annabella has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Annabella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3504th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3722nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5537th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8962nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6601st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 613th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 547th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Annabella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Annabella"

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Pronunciation

/ˌænəˈbɛlə/

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Origin

Italian and Latin

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Etymology

The name Annabella is a combination of the names Anna and Bella. 'Anna' is derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' 'Bella' is Italian for 'beautiful.' Therefore, the full meaning can be interpreted as 'graceful and beautiful.'

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Meaning

graceful and beautiful

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Language Evolution

Anna, Annabel, Annabella

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Historical Usage

The name Annabella has been used since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity particularly in European aristocracy during the Renaissance period. It has seen a resurgence in modern times due to its romantic sound and literary associations.

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Variants & Derivatives

Annabel, Bella, Anabella

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Annabella is viewed as an elegant and sophisticated name. It is often associated with beauty and grace, making it a favored choice among parents seeking a classic name with charm.

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Famous People

Annabella Sciorra, Annabella Lwin

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Annabella"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Annabella"

"Annabella" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3504th of 9107 121
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3722nd of 9204 109
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 5537th of 12526 92
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 8962nd of 19264 59
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6601st of 27321 186
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 613th of 35406 7,456
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 547th of 30306 6,814

Regional Popularity of "Annabella" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Annabella" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 83.35%
1297th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - 100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 73.31%
4631st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
12.83%
588th/4582
10.22%
528th/5164
8.98%
657th/7313
8.11%
605th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
13.28%
529th/3984
10.01%
449th/4487
8.60%
587th/6822
8.95%
562nd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Annabella"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Annabella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.