UK girl's name
Annella
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "little grace" or "merciful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Annella is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Annella popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 to 2024. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Annella. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Annella ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 girls were registered as Annella.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Annella as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Annella mean?
The name Annella originates from the Latin language and is a diminutive form of the name Anna, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The earliest recorded use of the name Annella dates back to the medieval period in Italy and other parts of southern Europe.
In ancient times, the name Anna was mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible as the name of a prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah. This early association with Christianity likely contributed to the name's popularity throughout the centuries.
During the Renaissance period, Annella gained prominence as a feminine given name among the Italian nobility and upper classes. One notable bearer of this name was Annella di Mendoza (1540-1590), an Italian noblewoman and poet who was renowned for her literary works and patronage of the arts.
In the 17th century, the name Annella was also used in France, as evidenced by the French composer and harpsichordist Annella Cavaletti (1615-1688), who was known for her compositions and performances at the court of Louis XIV.
Another notable figure with this name was Annella Priscilla Gardiner (1751-1824), an English author and travel writer who documented her travels through Europe in her published works.
During the 19th century, the name Annella gained popularity in the United States, particularly among Italian-American communities. One prominent American with this name was Annella Tureck (1900-1988), a renowned classical pianist and Bach interpreter who was widely acclaimed for her performances and recordings.
Moving into the 20th century, Annella McDermott (1920-2007) was an American actress and singer who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and television shows, showcasing the enduring presence of this name in the arts and entertainment industry.
While the name Annella is not as common today as it once was, it retains a certain charm and historical significance, particularly in its Italian and Latin roots, and its association with notable figures from various eras and fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Annella over time
The chart below shows babies named Annella registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Annella, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annella by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Annella 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 | #5789 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Annella
- 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
Annella: questions and answers
How popular is the name Annella in the UK right now?
In 2024, Annella was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Annella most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Annella in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Annella?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "little grace" or "merciful".
How many people are called Annella in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Annella across the 2 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.