How Many People Are Named Anelia?

Complete statistics for the name Anelia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anelia
Very Rare
Bulgarian and Eastern European

Anelia is a very rare name, with only 245 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,349,163. It peaked in 2011 with 17 births, and most people named Anelia are under 30.

~245
Living in US
1 in 1,349,163
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Graceful or angelic
🌐
Origin
Bulgarian and Eastern European
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Emerald
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Gentle Nurturing Compassionate Warm
6
Life Path Number

The number 6 is traditionally associated with responsibility, love, and caregiving. People with this life path number tend to be nurturing souls who find deep fulfillment in taking care of others and creating harmony in their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,101
Worldwide Bearers
#84,749
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,139
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,026
🇺🇦 Ukraine
903
🇺🇸 United States
454
🇭🇹 Haiti
398
🇿🇦 South Africa
304
🇮🇩 Indonesia
188
🇲🇩 Moldova
165
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
151
🇷🇺 Russia
95

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
245 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
217
Would be under 30 (85%)
26
Would be 30–60 (10%)
12
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 255 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anelia Through the Generations

Anelia is a relatively new name in the US, with just 255 total births across its entire history. The fact that there are already 245 people living with this name today suggests a growing trend. Its peak in 2011 had 17 births, indicating a sudden surge in popularity. Interestingly, 85% of those named Anelia are under 30, making it a distinctly modern choice. Despite having only 255 births overall, the number of living bearers is quite high, showing sustained interest in the name. This contrasts with the relatively small number of people over 60, suggesting a generational shift in naming preferences.

✨ Similar Names to Anelia

📄 About the Name Anelia

How Many People Have the Name Anelia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 245 people in the United States currently share the name Anelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,349,163 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anelia a Common or Rare Name?

Anelia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Anelia Mean?

Anelia means "Graceful or angelic" and comes from Bulgarian and Eastern European origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anelia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Anelia Most Popular?

The name Anelia reached peak popularity in 2011, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Anelia?

Approximately 245 people named Anelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 255. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,349,163 Americans.

Is Anelia a rare name?

Anelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,349,163 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anelia mean?

Anelia means "Graceful or angelic" and comes from Bulgarian and Eastern European origins.

Is Anelia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anelia are male and 100% are female.

When was Anelia most popular?

Anelia peaked in 2011 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US245
All-Time Births255
1 in X1 in 1,349,163
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2011
World Rank#84,749
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.