UK girl's name
Antonella
A feminine diminutive of the name Antonia, derived from the Roman family name Antonius.
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.
Antonella is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Antonella popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1262, with 26 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 32 births.
This profile covers 266 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 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 81% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 265 living people in the UK are called Antonella. 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
- • Antonella ranked #1262 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 26 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 32 girls were registered as Antonella.
- • About 265 living people in the UK are estimated to have Antonella as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1262
2024
Births in 2024
26
Latest year
Peak year
2020
32 births
Estimated living
265
2026
Meaning
What does Antonella mean?
The name Antonella has its origins in the Italian language and culture. It is a feminine variant of the Italian male name Antonio, which is derived from the ancient Roman name Antonius. The name Antonius is thought to have originated from a Roman family name that is potentially related to the Greek word "anthos," meaning "flower."
The name Antonella gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. It was a common name among Italian nobility and aristocracy. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the works of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who lived from 1265 to 1321.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Antonella. One of the earliest was Antonella da Messina, an Italian Renaissance painter who lived from around 1430 to 1479. She was renowned for her portraiture and religious works, and was one of the few female artists of her time to achieve recognition.
Another prominent Antonella was Antonella Barba, an American singer and actress who gained fame as a contestant on the sixth season of the reality show "American Idol" in 2007. She was born in 1986 and has since pursued a career in music and television.
In the world of sports, Antonella Palmisano is an Italian former tennis player who was born in 1969. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 26 in the world and won several singles and doubles titles during her professional career.
The name Antonella has also been associated with Italian nobility and royalty. Antonella Caracciolo, born in 1927, was an Italian princess and socialite who was known for her philanthropic work and her influential status in high society.
Antonella Lualdi, an Italian actress born in 1930, was a prominent figure in the Italian cinema of the 1950s and 1960s. She starred in numerous films and was renowned for her beauty and talent as an actress.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Antonella. The name's Italian roots and its association with art, nobility, and cultural significance have contributed to its enduring popularity over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Antonella over time
The chart below shows babies named Antonella registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Antonella, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 26 births in 2024, compared with 32 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Antonella by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Antonella 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 | #1434 | 118 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2624 | 94 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3681 | 38 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2657 | 16 | 3 |
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Names similar to Antonella
- 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
Antonella: questions and answers
How popular is the name Antonella in the UK right now?
In 2024, Antonella was ranked #1262 for girls in England and Wales, with 26 births registered.
When was Antonella most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 32 babies registered as Antonella in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Antonella?
A feminine diminutive of the name Antonia, derived from the Roman family name Antonius.
How many people are called Antonella in the UK?
A total of 266 babies have been registered as Antonella across the 25 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.