Antonella

Antonella - A very unique female name

Antonella appeared on the charts for the first time in 1964 on position #2172. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Antonella and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Antonella? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Antonella. The baby girl name Antonella was given to 1,058 baby girls in 2025, ranking #284 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,232 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Antonella peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 233.

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Antonella is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Antonella is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #64 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #970.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Antonella is where you live.

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Antonella origin and meaning

Italian, feminine form of Antonello, from the Latin Roman family name Antonius

Uncertain — Antonius is a Roman family name whose own meaning is unknown

Antonella is the Italian feminine form of Antonello, a diminutive of Antonio, ultimately from the Roman family name Antonius. The popular claim that Anthony names mean 'priceless' is a folk etymology with no basis in Latin. In the US it first appears in the data in 1964 and has climbed sharply since 2020, reaching its highest use yet in 2024.

Origin uncertain

Antonella is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

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Similar to Antonella

We've found the following names that sound similar to Antonella, sorted by popularity.

Antoinette / Antonia / Antionette / Antonette / Anthony / Antonina / Antonetta / Antonio / Antonietta / Anthonella /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Antonella

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Antonella a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Antonella?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

an-toh-NEL-uh · /ˌæntoʊˈnɛlə/

Around the world

• Antonella (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish
• Antonela (Portuguese) — Portuguese spelling form

Spellings and nicknames

• Antonela — One-l spelling variant
• Antonetta — Related Italian feminine form

Nicknames: NellaToniElla

Famous bearers

• Antonella Clerici — Italian television presenter (b. 1963) Contemporary
• Antonella Roccuzzo — Argentine influencer, wife of footballer Lionel Messi (b. 1988) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Antonella for its full, romantic Italian sound — longer and more distinctive than Antonia, with easy nicknames built in.

Worth knowing

• Often shortened whether you plan it or not — Nella and Ella are natural landing spots.
• The 'priceless' meaning often quoted for Anthony names is folk etymology.