We really hate to break this to you, but it's time to drop Annabella from your baby name list. The name comes from Latin and means "beautiful," and yes, it is a beautiful name, but that doesn't mean it's still popular. Annabella fell from its spot at 655 and dropped down to ranking at 852 on the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 list this year. While it does have the potential to turn around, it is highly unlikely. The name had its moment back in 2014 when it was most popular, when 1,278 female births had the name, representing about 0.065 percent of babies born with the name. In 2020, fewer parents used the name, and only 315 babies were born with it. It joins other classic names like Isabella, Bella, and Annabelle, which are all common, popular, and overly-used. 

It's time to let go of Annabella. Not only is it unpopular now in 2021, but it is way too similar to the horror movie "Annabelle" with the possessed doll, and for that, we are absolutely saying goodbye. We are not claiming that type of energy in the new year! If you don't want to succumb to this name but still want something similar, try Ava, Emma, Isabelle, or Sophia!