Annetta is an Italian diminutive of Anna, ultimately from the Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor. The -etta ending is a distinctively Italian diminutive suffix that produces affectionate forms of names like Henrietta, Marietta, and Rosetta. As an American given name, Annetta was particularly popular in the early twentieth century, peaking in 1941. It carries the same biblical grace meaning as Anne and Anna with an unmistakable Italian elegance.
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Root name
The root form of Annetta is
Anne (Channah) — meaning Grace, favor.
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Modern usage
Annetta remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Annetta?
1941peak year
Today, Annetta is a rare name in U.S. records with about 8 babies named Annetta each year. But it wasn't always this way. At its height in 1941, Annetta reached #511 nationally — 183 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1940s. Annetta's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 8,804 babies have been registered as Annetta since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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