Anely
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 394 living Americans carry the first name Anely. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anely today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anely births was 2010 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anely. 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
394
~ 1 in 869,935 Americans
Peak year
2010
27 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,251
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Anely: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anely 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 171 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anely remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anely 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 Anely during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anelys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Anely
The name Anely is believed to have its origins in the Greek language, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "anelos," which means "without wind" or "calm." This suggests that the name Anely may have been given to individuals with a serene or tranquil demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anely can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his dialogue "The Republic," Plato mentioned a character named Anely, although little is known about the specifics of this individual.
During the Byzantine Empire, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Anely appeared to gain some popularity among Greek-speaking populations. Records from this period indicate that several individuals bore this name, though their historical significance is largely undocumented.
In the Middle Ages, the name Anely surfaced in various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with Greek cultural influences. One notable figure from this time was Anely of Treviso, an Italian nun who lived in the 13th century and was known for her pious devotion to the Catholic faith.
As the Renaissance period dawned, the name Anely continued to be used, though its prevalence varied across different regions. One prominent individual bearing this name was Anely Colonna, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts who lived from 1478 to 1557. She was renowned for her support of artists and intellectuals during the High Renaissance.
In the 19th century, the name Anely gained some recognition with the birth of Anely Calvé, a French operatic soprano who lived from 1858 to 1942. She was celebrated for her performances in operas by composers such as Gounod and Massenet, and her artistry contributed to the preservation of the French operatic tradition.
While the name Anely has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has varied across different cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was likely associated with notions of calmness and serenity. Over the centuries, the name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each adding their own unique chapter to the rich tapestry of its historical significance.
People
Anely + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anely as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Anely: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anely?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 394 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anely 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 869,935 US residents.
Is Anely a common name?
We classify Anely as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 398 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anely most popular?
The single biggest year for Anely was 2010, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anely is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Anely a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anely 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.