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Anabel
OriginSpanish variation of Annabelle, combination of Anna and Belle or variation of Amabel
Meaning"loving"
About Anabel
Anabel is the sleekest version of this lovely name with so many variations, all of them correct. But Anabel and all her sisters -- Annabel, Annabelle, Anabella etc. -- took a downward turn after the 2014 horror film Annabelle.
Pronounced AN-ah-bel.
As of October 2026, Anabel ranked #4270 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #636 in 1887.
Editor's take: The name Anabel is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "loving".
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #911 | 297 | 166.3 |
| 2015 | #1,411 | 164 | 91.9 |
| 2016 | #1,560 | 143 | 80.7 |
| 2017 | #1,751 | 120 | 69.5 |
| 2018 | #1,925 | 103 | 60.5 |
| 2019 | #2,563 | 68 | 40.5 |
| 2020 | #2,716 | 61 | 37.7 |
| 2021 | #2,849 | 59 | 36 |
| 2022 | #3,368 | 47 | 28.7 |
| 2023 | #4,877 | 27 | 16.8 |
| 2024 | #3,570 | 43 | 26.5 |
| 2025 | #4,270 | 33 | 20.5 |
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