Aniela
Girl name · #3986 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Aniela? In official American birth records, Aniela has been tracked continuously since 1913, giving it 112 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 36 baby girls were named Aniela, placing it at #3986 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4725, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 50,000 girls born in 2025 was named Aniela.
The 112-year story
Aniela first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 7 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2010, when 52 girls were named Aniela — good for #3159 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Aniela per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Aniela against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Aniela in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Aniela is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Aniela will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Aniela is most common
State-level data for Aniela is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Aniela
Statistically, parents drawn to Aniela tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Anela, Izabela, Neela, Anagha, and Aaliya.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Aniela | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3975 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4114 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5126 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4108 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4507 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4078 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4006 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5785 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5338 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3777 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4725 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4350 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3267 |
| 2012 | 52 | #3169 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4353 |
| 2010 | 52 | #3159 |
| 2009 | 51 | #3252 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4006 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3428 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3316 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3646 |
| 2004 | 20 | #5969 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5586 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5444 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6619 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Aniela?
In official American birth records, the name Aniela first appeared in 1913 (over 112 years ago), when 7 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 112 years.
Is Aniela a popular girl name?
Aniela ranked #3986 among girls in 2025 with 36 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4725.
When was the name Aniela most popular?
Aniela peaked in 2010, when 52 American girls received the name (ranked #3159 that year). Since 2010 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Aniela?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 50,000 newborn American girls was named Aniela. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.