#1092024 rank
2010peak year
81,518babies named Bella since 1880
▼ 44%5-year trend
Bella popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Bella mean?
From the Italian bella, 'beautiful', and a short form of Isabella and Arabella. It spread with Italian romance imagery and became a standalone favorite in the 2000s.
OriginItalian
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, classic
Names like Bella
Same era, same vibe — if you like Bella, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Bellas
- Bella Hadid, model
Spellings & variants
BelleBel
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