Arabella
Arabella: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /æɹəˈbɛlə/
Meaning and origin of Arabella
Root meaning: “yielding to prayer”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Uncertain, used in Scotland since the sixteenth century; possibly from Latin orabilis (“yielding to prayer”) or a variant of Annabel.
How popular is Arabella?
Since 1880, 27,957 girls in the U.S. have been named Arabella. Its highest rank for girls was #156 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #213 for girls, with 1,423 babies given the name.
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Arabella FAQ
What does the name Arabella mean?
Arabella traces back to a root meaning "yielding to prayer". A female given name from Latin. Uncertain, used in Scotland since the sixteenth century; possibly from Latin orabilis (“yielding to prayer”) or a variant of Annabel.
What is the origin of the name Arabella?
Arabella is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Arabella?
Since 1880, 27,957 girls in the U.S. have been named Arabella. Its highest rank for girls was #156 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #213 for girls, with 1,423 babies given the name.
Is Arabella a boy or girl name?
Arabella is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 27,957 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.