Annamaria Girl

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-nah-MAH-ree-ah //ˌænəˈmɑːriə//

Origin: Italian; Latin

Meaning: Italian: Grace; Latin: Beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Annamaria is a compound of two elements: "Anna" and "Maria." The name "Anna" has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the name "Channah," which means "grace" or "favor." This name was adopted into Greek as "Anna" and subsequently into Latin, where it became widely used in Christian contexts, particularly due to its association with Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. The name "Maria," on the other hand, originates from the Hebrew name "Miryam," which is often interpreted as "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." Like Anna, Maria was adopted into Greek and Latin, becoming a central figure in Christian tradition as the name of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.

The combination of these two names into Annamaria reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped its usage over centuries. Historically, the name Annamaria has been used in various forms across different cultures, particularly in Christian Europe.

It gained prominence during the Middle Ages, a period marked by the veneration of saints and the proliferation of Christian names. The name appears in various religious texts and liturgical contexts, contributing to its enduring presence.

Notably, the name Maria is frequently mentioned in the New Testament, which has further solidified its significance in Christian tradition. The combination Annamaria likely became more common in the Renaissance, a time when compound names were favored for their lyrical quality and religious connotations.

Culturally, Annamaria embodies themes of grace and divinity, resonating with the virtues associated with both Anna and Maria. The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing purity and maternal strength.

The diminutive forms, such as Anna or Mari, have also been historically relevant, serving as affectionate or familiar versions of the name. Overall, Annamaria reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted deeply in religious tradition and historical usage.

Famous people named Annamaria

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Annamaria S. is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in the pop music genre and her contributions to various music festivals.

Fictional characters named Annamaria

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Annamaria is a fictional character from the novel series Pirates of the Caribbean. She is a skilled pirate who navigates the treacherous waters of the Caribbean alongside other notorious characters.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Annamaria, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AnnaMariaIsabellaSofiaGiuliaElenaFrancesca

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Annamaria. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AnnaliseAmeliaArianaAdrianaAlessandraAntoniaAlinaAurora

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Annamaria was first seen in the United States in 1936.

Annamaria has ranked as high as #1852 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in New York, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Annamaria has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Annamaria is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Annamaria was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Annamaria.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 28 28
2024 23 23
2023 34 34
2022 22 22
2021 24 24
2020 27 27
2019 29 29
2018 25 25
2017 27 27
2016 40 40
2015 34 34
2014 30 30
2013 41 41
2012 35 35
2011 37 37
2010 32 32
2009 49 49
2008 40 40
2007 58 58
2006 57 57
2005 81 81
2004 58 58
2003 60 60
2002 61 61
2001 66 66
2000 60 60
1999 71 71
1998 51 51
1997 76 76
1996 68 68
1995 60 60
1994 70 70
1993 51 51
1992 47 47
1991 58 58
1990 55 55
1989 57 57
1988 55 55
1987 59 59
1986 52 52
1985 52 52
1984 51 51
1983 48 48
1982 46 46
1981 60 60
1980 43 43
1979 46 46
1978 63 63
1977 47 47
1976 51 51
1975 48 48
1974 56 56
1973 54 54
1972 69 69
1971 67 67
1970 66 66
1969 81 81
1968 49 49
1967 52 52
1966 88 88
1965 57 57
1964 64 64
1963 71 71
1962 69 69
1961 56 56
1960 64 64
1959 63 63
1958 51 51
1957 25 25
1956 23 23
1955 25 25
1954 22 22
1953 10 10
1952 14 14
1951 18 18
1950 9 9
1949 11 11
1948 10 10
1947 15 15
1946 9 9
1945 9 9
1944 9 9
1943 11 11
1942 5 5
1940 6 6
1937 5 5
1936 7 7

Top States for Annamaria (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
50%
NY 5
50%