Anibal
Meaninggrace of Baal · Spanish form of Hannibal
- US rank
- #3,128
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #911 in 1976
38 babies were named Anibal in the US in 2025. It has climbed 290 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Anibal you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,045 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Anibal, 38 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Anibal would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAnibal first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1976, when it ranked #911. Today it's #3,128, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAnibal has climbed 290 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,128. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningAnibal is a Spanish form of Hannibal, which means “grace of Baal”. Our records link it to Greek and Spanish roots.
About the name Anibal
Anibal is a boy name of Greek and Spanish origin meaning “grace of Baal”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-bal”. US birth records list Anibal for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 102 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1976, when it ranked #911 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,128, with 38 babies.
Origin:Greek namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.3 | 187,500 boys |
| 1920s | 5.8 | 171,821 boys |
| 1930s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 306,748 boys |
| 1950s | 15 | 67,981 boys |
| 1960s | 27 | 37,230 boys |
| 1970s | 37 | 26,991 boys |
| 1980s | 34 | 29,011 boys |
| 1990s | 33 | 30,386 boys |
| 2000s | 23 | 43,956 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 49,875 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 48,000 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Anibal
What does the name Anibal mean?
Anibal means “grace of Baal” in Spanish, as a form of Hannibal.
What is the origin of the name Anibal?
Anibal has Greek, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Anibal a boy or girl name?
Anibal is a boy name.
How popular is the name Anibal?
Anibal ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 1976 (#911).