Annabella vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Annabella Rank #1,314
Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1314 for Annabella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annabella ___

  • Annabella Rose
  • Annabella Grace
  • Annabella Mae
  • Annabella Claire
  • Annabella Jane
  • Annabella Kate

Rae ___

  • Rae Ellen
  • Rae Marie
  • Rae Louise
  • Rae Elizabeth
  • Rae Ann
  • Rae Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Annabella

Isabella Arabella Sebastian Emmett Rosalind

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annabella or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Annabella at #1314 in the United States.

What do Annabella and Rae mean?

Annabella means "graceful beauty" (Latin/Hebrew origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Annabella and Rae boy or girl names?

Annabella is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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