UK girl's name
Anabell
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "favor; grace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anabell is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anabell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3518, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 7 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2007 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Anabell. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anabell ranked #3518 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 7 girls were registered as Anabell.
- • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anabell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3518
2018
Births in 2018
6
Latest year
Peak year
2013
7 births
Estimated living
51
2026
Meaning
What does Anabell mean?
The given name Anabell has its origins in the medieval Spanish language, where it was derived from the Hebrew name Anah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The name gained popularity in Spain during the Middle Ages, particularly among the Christian population.
Anabell is believed to have first appeared in historical records around the 11th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Libro de las Mercedes" (Book of Mercies), a collection of royal decrees issued by the Spanish monarchs during the Reconquista period.
Throughout the centuries, Anabell has been associated with various notable figures. One famous bearer of the name was Anabell de Foix (1258-1281), a Countess of Foix and Viscountess of Béarn, known for her involvement in the Wars of Succession in Navarre.
Another historical figure named Anabell was Anabell de Trastámara (1367-1416), a Spanish noblewoman who served as the Queen of Aragon. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the Iberian Peninsula during the late 14th and early 15th centuries.
In the realm of literature, Anabell was the name of a character in the poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834). The character, often referred to as the "sweet Anabell," symbolized purity and innocence in the narrative.
Anabell was also the name of a famous Spanish painter and engraver, Anabell Guerrero (1893-1967), who was renowned for her depictions of everyday life and landscapes in her native country.
Another notable bearer of the name was Anabell Abizadeh (1931-2017), an Iranian-American mathematician and academic. She made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry and held prestigious positions at various universities throughout her career.
While the name Anabell has its roots in Spanish and Hebrew cultures, it has gained popularity across different regions and languages over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the essence of its meaning, "grace" or "favor," has remained consistent throughout its historical journey.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anabell over time
The chart below shows babies named Anabell registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anabell, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2018, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anabell by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anabell was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3970 | 44 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4883 | 7 | 2 |
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Names similar to Anabell
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- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Anabell: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anabell in the UK right now?
In 2018, Anabell was ranked #3518 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Anabell most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 7 babies registered as Anabell in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anabell?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "favor; grace".
How many people are called Anabell in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Anabell across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.