UK boy's name
Aniello
Little angel, a hypocorism derived from Angiolillo or Angiolino.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aniello is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aniello popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.
Aniello is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aniello. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aniello ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Aniello.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aniello as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Aniello mean?
The name Aniello has its origins in the Italian language and dates back to the medieval period. It is a diminutive form of the Italian name Angelo, meaning "angel" or "messenger of God". The name Angelo itself is derived from the Greek word "angelos", which has the same meaning.
Aniello was particularly popular in the southern regions of Italy, especially in the areas around Naples and Campania. It was often used as a surname in these regions before becoming a commonly used first name. The earliest recorded use of Aniello as a first name can be traced back to the 13th century.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Aniello was Aniello Falcone (c. 1270-1345), a prominent Italian jurist and legal scholar from Naples. He was known for his contributions to the development of the Neapolitan legal system and his influential writings on civil law.
Another notable figure was Aniello Acciaiuoli (c. 1340-1416), an Italian nobleman and diplomat who served as the Governor of Naples and Calabria during the late 14th century. He played a significant role in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Naples.
In the 16th century, Aniello Falcone (1560-1622) was a renowned Italian painter and architect from Naples. He was known for his works in the Mannerist and Baroque styles, including the frescoes he created for various churches in Naples.
During the 17th century, Aniello Filomarino (1605-1676) was a prominent Italian prelate who served as the Archbishop of Naples from 1666 until his death. He was known for his efforts in promoting religious education and his charitable works.
In more recent history, Aniello Dellacroce (1914-1985) was an influential Italian-American mobster and underboss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. He played a significant role in the organization's operations during the latter half of the 20th century.
The name Aniello continues to be used in Italy, particularly in the southern regions, and has maintained its connection to the country's rich cultural and historical heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Aniello by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aniello 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Aniello: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aniello in the UK right now?
In 2022, Aniello was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aniello most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Aniello in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aniello?
Little angel, a hypocorism derived from Angiolillo or Angiolino.
How many people are called Aniello in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aniello across the 1 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.