Bea
Bea: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /biห/ ยท /biหษ/
Meaning and origin of Bea
- A diminutive of the female given name Beatrice.
How popular is Bea?
Since 1880, 2,342 girls in the U.S. have been named Bea. Its highest rank for girls was #834 in 1908. In 2025, 83 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Bea FAQ
What does the name Bea mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Beatrice.
How popular is the name Bea?
Since 1880, 2,342 girls in the U.S. have been named Bea. Its highest rank for girls was #834 in 1908. In 2025, 83 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bea a boy or girl name?
Bea is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,342 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.