Anapaula
A feminine name of Portuguese origin meaning "grace" and "humble".
Name Census estimates that about 564 living Americans carry the first name Anapaula. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anapaula today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anapaula births was 2022 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anapaula. 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
564
~ 1 in 607,720 Americans
Peak year
2022
37 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,885
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Anapaula: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anapaula from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 230 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anapaula remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anapaula 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 Anapaula during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anapaulas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Anapaula
The given name Anapaula is a unique blend of two distinct names, Ana and Paula, both originating from different linguistic roots. It is believed to have emerged as a creative combination during the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the growing trend of combining traditional names to create distinctive new ones.
While the exact origin of the name Anapaula remains uncertain, the individual components have rich historical backgrounds. Ana is a variation of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." It has been a popular name across various cultures, appearing in ancient texts and religious scriptures. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ana can be found in the Bible, where it refers to the mother of the prophet Samuel.
On the other hand, Paula is derived from the Latin name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble." It gained widespread popularity during the early Christian era, particularly after the influential life and teachings of Saint Paul, one of the most prominent figures in the spread of Christianity.
Throughout history, there have been several noteworthy individuals bearing the name Ana or Paula, although specific records of individuals named Anapaula are relatively scarce due to its recent emergence.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Ana was Ana Bolena (c. 1501-1536), the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, whose life and tragic fate have been extensively chronicled in literature and popular culture.
Another significant figure was Ana de Mendoza (1540-1610), a Spanish nobleman and patron of the arts, who played a crucial role in the cultural and artistic renaissance of the Spanish Golden Age.
In the realm of literature, Ana Castillo (born 1953) is a renowned Mexican-American novelist, poet, and essayist, acclaimed for her works that explore themes of feminism, cultural identity, and social justice.
Moving on to the name Paula, one of the most celebrated figures was Saint Paula of Rome (347-404 AD), a Roman matron known for her piety, asceticism, and charitable works, who later became a prominent figure in the early Christian church.
Another notable individual was Paula Modersohn-Becker (1876-1907), a pioneering German painter and a key figure in the early Expressionist movement, whose work significantly influenced modern art.
While the name Anapaula itself may not have a long historical lineage, its unique composition reflects the cultural diversity and creativity of modern naming practices, drawing from the rich heritage of its individual components.
People
Anapaula + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anapaula as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anapaula: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anapaula?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 564 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anapaula 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 607,720 US residents.
Is Anapaula a common name?
We classify Anapaula as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 570 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anapaula most popular?
The single biggest year for Anapaula was 2022, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anapaula is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Anapaula a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anapaula 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.
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.