Anella
Every Anella since 1915 — 441 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anella
Anella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,862 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 441 American babies have been named Anella. Its peak came in 2012, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,862 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,632 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,187 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,323 |
| 2021 | 20 | #5,975 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,181 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,382 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,801 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,869 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,275 |
| 2015 | 9 | #10,965 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,591 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,101 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,121 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,452 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,280 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,435 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,531 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,062 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,515 |
| 2005 | 8 | #11,923 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,629 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,648 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,075 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,440 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,448 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,348 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,305 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anella in 2025?
Anella ranked #6,862 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anella?
441 babies have been named Anella in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anella most popular?
Anella peaked in 2012, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Anella a boy or girl name?
Anella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anella rising or falling?
Anella is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.