UK girl's name
Annalena
A German feminine name meaning "grace" and "tender".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Annalena is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Annalena popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. 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.
Annalena is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Annalena. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Annalena ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Annalena.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Annalena as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Annalena mean?
The name Annalena is a German variant of the feminine name Anna, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The name Anna itself is derived from the Latin form, Anna, which was a romanization of the Hebrew name.
The name Annalena is a combination of Anna and the German suffix "-lena," which is a diminutive form often used to create endearing versions of names. The addition of this suffix to Anna results in the name Annalena, a name that has been in use in German-speaking regions for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annalena can be found in historical records from the 16th century in Germany. During this time, the name was often associated with figures in the Protestant Reformation, as it was a common practice to name children after biblical figures or saints.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Annalena was Annalena von Sachsen-Weimar (1598-1659), a German noblewoman and Duchess of Saxe-Weimar. She played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of her time, patronizing artists and scholars.
Another famous Annalena was Annalena Baerbock (born 1980), a German politician and lawyer who served as the co-leader of the Alliance 90/The Greens political party and was the party's candidate for Chancellor in the 2021 German federal election.
In the realm of literature, Annalena Altunian (1900-1983) was an Austrian writer and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of identity, displacement, and the human experience.
Moving to the world of music, Annalena Miska (born 1984) is a German classical pianist and composer known for her interpretations of works by composers such as Chopin and Rachmaninoff.
Lastly, Annalena Tonelli (1943-2017) was an Italian lawyer and human rights activist who devoted her life to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, particularly Roma people, in Europe.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Annalena, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and cultural contexts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Annalena by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Annalena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Annalena
- Amelia 94,830
- 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
Annalena: questions and answers
How popular is the name Annalena in the UK right now?
In 2007, Annalena was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Annalena most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Annalena in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Annalena?
A German feminine name meaning "grace" and "tender".
How many people are called Annalena in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Annalena 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.