Bella
Bella: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɛlə/
Meaning and origin of Bella
Root meaning: “beautiful”
- A female given name from Italian.
Etymology
From Italian: a diminutive of Isabella and Arabella, by folk etymology interpreted as bella (“beautiful”).
How popular is Bella?
Since 1880, 83,721 girls and 45 boys in the U.S. have been named Bella (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #48 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #8154 in 2011. In 2025 it ranked #136 for girls, with 2,129 babies given the name.
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Bella FAQ
What does the name Bella mean?
Bella traces back to a root meaning "beautiful". A female given name from Italian. From Italian: a diminutive of Isabella and Arabella, by folk etymology interpreted as bella (“beautiful”).
What is the origin of the name Bella?
Bella is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Bella?
Since 1880, 83,721 girls and 45 boys in the U.S. have been named Bella (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #48 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #8154 in 2011. In 2025 it ranked #136 for girls, with 2,129 babies given the name.
Is Bella a boy or girl name?
Bella is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 83,721 girls and 45 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.