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Aniela

Girl name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aniela: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2016.

Aniela is a Polish and Slovak form of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favour." It shares roots with the more familiar Anna and Anne, carrying a gentle, elegant quality. One notable bearer is Aniela Zagórska, the Polish translator who introduced the works of Joseph Conrad to Polish readers. The name also appears in literature as the devoted servant Aniela in Henryk Sienkiewicz's novel *The Deluge*. While not directly tied to a place, the name's connection to the biblical Hannah gives it a timeless, cross-cultural appeal. In Scotland, Aniela remains a rare but lovely choice, offering a melodic alternative to the more common Anna or Annabel.