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The baby name Annabella is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced AN-ə-BEL-ə (IPA: /ˌænəˈbɛlə/).

Annabella is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: AN-ə-BEL-ə (IPA: /ˌænəˈbɛlə/)

What is the meaning of the name Annabella ?

The baby name Annabella is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced AN-ə-BEL-ə (IPA: /ˌænəˈbɛlə/).

Annabella is Italian in Origin.

Annabella blends two lineages in European naming. In Scotland, Annabel arose as a medieval form of Amabel, from Latin amabilis, “lovable,” and the expanded Annabella appears in late records, most famously borne by Annabella Drummond, 14th‑century queen of Scotland. Separately, in Italian and later pan‑European usage, Annabella has been understood as Anna + Bella - Anna from Hebrew Hannah, “grace, favor,” and Bella, “beautiful.” This dual etymology lets the name carry meanings from “lovable” to the popular modern reading “graceful and beautiful.”

Variants include Annabel, Annabelle (French‑influenced English), Anabel and Anabella (Spanish/Portuguese), Annabell (German), and the older Amabel and its descendant Mabel. Common short forms are Anna, Annie, Belle, and Bella. The name saw revival in the 18th–19th centuries with romantic literature and remains fashionable across the English‑speaking world, Italy, and Latin America, balancing courtly tradition with a lyrical, contemporary sound.

Annabella has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Annabella

Annabella Incontrera Actor · Born 1943 · Italy Annabella Incontrera was an Italian actress best known for her work in film and television. Sometimes credited as Pam Stevenson, she appeared in movies including Gli fumavano le Colt... lo chiamavano Camposanto and Black Killer.

Annabella – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2023 #1 897
Germany Girls 2018 #1 436
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
HU 0 #113 3 1,675
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
MT Girls 0 #149 5 3,773
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
Sweden Girls 2022 #177 3 1,568
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
HU Girls 0 #196 28 3,308
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
NA Girls 0 #233 5 7,146
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JM Girls 0 #250 10 7,507
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
EC Girls 0 #255 4 3,650
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #269 17 2,795
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
HR Girls 0 #291 4 3,687
GH Girls 0 #314 11 6,973
DK Girls 0 #323 7 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GT 0 #331 8 5,948
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
HK 0 #349 9 8,483
CN Girls 0 #351 9 8,829
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
MU Girls 0 #354 9 8,539
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
Finland Girls 0 #376 16 1,368
PH Girls 0 #381 10 13,098
Austria Girls 0 #395 26 1,885
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
France Girls 2021 #400 6 3,185
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #429 6 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
GT Girls 0 #459 47 7,500
UY Girls 0 #463 48 6,731
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
PA Girls 0 #469 13 9,861
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
IT Girls 0 #537 1,620 9,415
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
AE Girls 0 #544 10 20,968
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
SG Girls 0 #550 37 18,916
KW Girls 0 #554 8 19,177
CM Girls 0 #556 5 11,671
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AR Girls 0 #588 12 8,289
HK Girls 0 #588 28 16,104
Finland Girls 2026 #598 148 3,895
IT 0 #618 97 4,183
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
NG Girls 0 #725 62 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #743 174 8,487
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
CL Girls 0 #788 64 14,098
Germany Girls 0 #791 48 4,949
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
SA Girls 0 #921 15 25,931
PE Girls 0 #922 22 14,861
NL Girls 0 #930 26 5,933
MY Girls 0 #953 42 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #955 29 5,561
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,067 12 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,096 46 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
DZ 0 #1,154 23 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,261 7 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,459 13 10,046

Annabella is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Sweden

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People also ask about Annabella

Annabella is predominantly a girl's name.
Annabella is a 4 syllable name, pronounced AN-ə-BEL-ə (IPA: /ˌænəˈbɛlə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Annabelle, Annabel, Anabela, Anabel and Anabella (alternate spelling: single n).
Yes, very popular — Annabella ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Annabella ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Annabella's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #411 in 2011 to #400 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Annabella are in our database, including Annabella Incontrera (Actor).