Anabel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Anabel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 35 babies have been named Anabel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anabel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,425 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,425
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Anabel
Anabel is a boy name .
Is Anabel a boy or girl name? Anabel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,425 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,570. Anabel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Anabel is currently ranked #25,425 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anabel include Ana, Anab, Anaby, Anabie, Any, Anie, and Anakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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