Anabella
Meaning
"Grace, favor"
Origin: Hebrew Hannah via Anna
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,284
- Total SSA Count
- 81
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ana, Bella, Annie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"Grace, favor"
Origin: Hebrew Hannah via Anna
"bright, shining light"
Origin: Greek Helene
Anabella is more popular, ranked #2284 vs #2303 for Illiana.
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Anabella is more popular, ranked #2284 compared to Illiana at #2303 in the United States.
Anabella means "Grace, favor" (Hebrew Hannah via Anna origin). Illiana means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helene origin).
Anabella is primarily a girl name. Illiana is primarily a girl name.