Anapaola
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of Ana and Paola.
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the first name Anapaola. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anapaola today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anapaola births was 2008 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anapaola. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
139
~ 1 in 2,465,859 Americans
Peak year
2008
14 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,583
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Anapaola: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anapaola from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 66 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anapaola by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anapaola during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anapaolas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Anapaola
The name Anapaola originates from a blend of the Greek names Ana and Paola. The prefix "Ana" is derived from the Greek word "anō," meaning "above" or "upwards," while "Paola" is the feminine form of the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble."
This unique combination of names emerged during the Renaissance period in Italy, where the revival of classical Greek and Latin culture influenced the naming traditions of the time. Anapaola was likely inspired by the Greek concept of "anabasis," which signified an upward journey or ascent, combined with the virtues of humility and modesty represented by the name Paola.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anapaola can be found in a 16th-century Venetian manuscript, where it is mentioned as the name of a noblewoman from the Della Scala family. This suggests that the name gained popularity among the Italian aristocracy during the Renaissance era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anapaola. One of the most renowned was Anapaola Visconti (1412-1468), a prominent figure in the Milanese court during the 15th century. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of artists such as Leonardo da Vinci.
Another significant bearer of the name was Anapaola Borromeo (1555-1618), a Catholic nun and the founder of the Order of the Ursulines, a religious order dedicated to the education of young girls. Her dedication to education and her pursuit of spiritual enlightenment have left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church.
In the realm of literature, Anapaola Manfredi (1673-1739) was an Italian poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, virtue, and the human condition. Her poetry collections, such as "Rime Amorose" and "Rime Spirituali," were widely acclaimed in her time.
The name Anapaola also found its way into the arts, with Anapaola Carracci (1590-1649) being a notable Italian Baroque painter. She was part of the renowned Carracci family of artists and is best known for her religious paintings and her contributions to the Bolognese school of painting.
Lastly, Anapaola Grimaldi (1785-1856) was a Monégasque noblewoman and the Princess consort of Monaco. Her marriage to Prince Honoré V of Monaco helped strengthen the principality's ties with other European royal families, ensuring the continuation of the Grimaldi dynasty.
People
Anapaola + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anapaola: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anapaola?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 139 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anapaola going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,465,859 US residents.
Is Anapaola a common name?
We classify Anapaola as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 141 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anapaola most popular?
The single biggest year for Anapaola was 2008, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anapaola is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anapaola in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anapaola a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anapaola in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anapaola still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anapaola in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anapaola can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Anapaola?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Anapaola on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.