Antonella
Meaningfrom the Roman family Antonius · Italian form of Anthony
- US rank
- #284
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #233 in 2024
1,087 babies were named Antonella in the US in 2025. It has climbed 274 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1954–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Antonella you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Antonella
Antonella Bellutti
Italian cyclist
Choose Antonella and your child shares a first name with Antonella Bellutti, an Italian cyclist. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Antonella, like who?” Antonella Bellutti's Wikipedia article is available in 23 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Antonella Bellutti on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: Niccolò Caranti, CC BY-SA 3.0 (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,479 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Antonella, 1,087 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Antonella would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAntonella first shows up in US birth records in 1954, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 71 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #233.
- Then vs nowAntonella is 38× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 56,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,479.
- TrendAntonella has climbed 274 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #284. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAntonella is most popular in Florida, where it ranks #64, followed by Massachusetts (#142) and New Jersey (#149). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.
- MeaningAntonella is an Italian form of Anthony, which means “from the Roman family Antonius”. Our records link it to French and Italian roots.
About the name Antonella
Antonella is a girl name of French and Italian origin meaning “from the Roman family Antonius”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lla”. US birth records list Antonella for girls from 1954 to 2025, in 66 of those 72 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #233 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #284, with 1,087 babies.
Origin:French namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.4 | 2,307,692 girls |
| 1960s | 8.4 | 118,906 girls |
| 1970s | 22 | 44,743 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 59,630 girls |
| 1990s | 18 | 56,689 girls |
| 2000s | 47 | 21,340 girls |
| 2010s | 189 | 5,279 girls |
| 2020s | 547 | 1,827 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Antonella
What does the name Antonella mean?
Antonella means “from the Roman family Antonius” in Italian, as a form of Anthony.
What is the origin of the name Antonella?
Antonella has French, Italian roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Antonella a boy or girl name?
Antonella is a girl name.
How popular is the name Antonella?
Antonella ranked #284 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,087 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#233).