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Bella Name Origin: Italian
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Pronunciation: bell-ah
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Bella Name Meaning
Soft and sweet, Bella has been winning over parents with her fabulous meaning of “beautiful one.” Used as a nickname for longer names like Isabella and Arabella, Bella has stepped out of their shadows and into the spotlight in recent years.
Bella was relatively rare in the States before jetting to the top of the charts in the early 2000s. Her rise to fame can be attributed to Bella Swan, the main character of the best-selling young adult novel Twilight that was roaring in popularity at the time of her climb. While she’s never hit the top ten, she’s more common than one might think, as she’s a preferred nickname of all the -bella names.
Despite her popularity, Bella is a wonderful choice for a little one, a feminine moniker with endless potential. She’s today’s Betty, wearing well on any little girl whether she’s a pampered princess or artistic all-star. As she grows her Italian roots give her a subtle romantic feel, bringing to mind vineyards and moonlit gondola rides. This touch of exotic coloring gives her an invaluable edge above the competition.
Belle is a French variant of the name. Bella can also be a shortened form of Bellatrix or Belinda.
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Bella Name Popularity
How popular is the name Bella? Here’s everything we know.
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In 2018 Bella was the 48th most popular girls name, representing 0.3282% of girl births in the U.S.
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Since 1910 Bella has been the 470th most popular girls name, representing 0.0391% of girl births in the U.S.
| Year |
Rank |
# Births |
% Births |
| 1910 |
404 |
59 |
0.0168% |
| 1911 |
404 |
59 |
0.0158% |
| 1912 |
423 |
82 |
0.0163% |
| 1913 |
445 |
81 |
0.0143% |
| 1914 |
405 |
128 |
0.0184% |
| 1915 |
466 |
129 |
0.0142% |
| 1916 |
428 |
171 |
0.0177% |
| 1917 |
423 |
181 |
0.0181% |
| 1918 |
409 |
212 |
0.0198% |
| 1919 |
434 |
189 |
0.018% |
| 1920 |
486 |
156 |
0.014% |
| 1921 |
506 |
148 |
0.0129% |
| 1922 |
503 |
147 |
0.0132% |
| 1923 |
535 |
132 |
0.0118% |
| 1924 |
612 |
106 |
0.0091% |
| 1925 |
614 |
98 |
0.0087% |
| 1926 |
729 |
61 |
0.0055% |
| 1927 |
718 |
61 |
0.0055% |
| 1928 |
834 |
39 |
0.0036% |
| 1929 |
733 |
55 |
0.0053% |
| 1930 |
818 |
40 |
0.0038% |
| 1931 |
969 |
21 |
0.0021% |
| 1932 |
915 |
25 |
0.0025% |
| 1933 |
1,048 |
16 |
0.0017% |
| 1934 |
1,061 |
15 |
0.0016% |
| 1935 |
1,586 |
5 |
0.0005% |
| 1936 |
1,273 |
8 |
0.0008% |
| 1937 |
1,210 |
10 |
0.001% |
| 1938 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1939 |
1,207 |
11 |
0.0011% |
| 1940 |
1,396 |
6 |
0.0006% |
| 1941 |
1,680 |
5 |
0.0004% |
| 1942 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1943 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1944 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1945 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1946 |
1,581 |
6 |
0.0004% |
| 1947 |
1,443 |
12 |
0.0007% |
| 1948 |
1,649 |
7 |
0.0004% |
| 1949 |
1,564 |
8 |
0.0005% |
| 1950 |
1,639 |
7 |
0.0004% |
| 1951 |
1,673 |
7 |
0.0004% |
| 1952 |
1,644 |
8 |
0.0005% |
| 1953 |
1,360 |
17 |
0.001% |
| 1954 |
1,854 |
6 |
0.0003% |
| 1955 |
1,464 |
16 |
0.0009% |
| 1956 |
1,855 |
7 |
0.0004% |
| 1957 |
2,227 |
5 |
0.0003% |
| 1958 |
1,910 |
7 |
0.0004% |
| 1959 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1960 |
1,875 |
8 |
0.0004% |
| 1961 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1962 |
2,049 |
6 |
0.0003% |
| 1963 |
2,166 |
5 |
0.0003% |
| 1964 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1965 |
1,780 |
11 |
0.0007% |
| 1966 |
2,008 |
7 |
0.0004% |
| 1967 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1968 |
1,858 |
11 |
0.0007% |
| 1969 |
2,292 |
6 |
0.0004% |
| 1970 |
2,198 |
8 |
0.0005% |
| 1971 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1972 |
2,556 |
5 |
0.0004% |
| 1973 |
1,862 |
13 |
0.001% |
| 1974 |
2,333 |
6 |
0.0005% |
| 1975 |
1,697 |
20 |
0.0016% |
| 1976 |
2,270 |
7 |
0.0005% |
| 1977 |
2,376 |
7 |
0.0005% |
| 1978 |
2,363 |
8 |
0.0006% |
| 1979 |
2,215 |
11 |
0.0008% |
| 1980 |
2,474 |
8 |
0.0005% |
| 1981 |
2,648 |
7 |
0.0005% |
| 1982 |
2,598 |
7 |
0.0005% |
| 1983 |
2,191 |
12 |
0.0008% |
| 1984 |
2,210 |
13 |
0.0009% |
| 1985 |
2,461 |
10 |
0.0007% |
| 1986 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1987 |
2,818 |
7 |
0.0005% |
| 1988 |
2,270 |
15 |
0.001% |
| 1989 |
2,512 |
14 |
0.0009% |
| 1990 |
2,477 |
15 |
0.0009% |
| 1991 |
1,955 |
29 |
0.0018% |
| 1992 |
2,425 |
17 |
0.0011% |
| 1993 |
1,875 |
33 |
0.0021% |
| 1994 |
1,746 |
39 |
0.0025% |
| 1995 |
1,282 |
80 |
0.0053% |
| 1996 |
1,524 |
55 |
0.0037% |
| 1997 |
1,585 |
52 |
0.0035% |
| 1998 |
1,192 |
104 |
0.0069% |
| 1999 |
1,086 |
131 |
0.0087% |
| 2000 |
776 |
245 |
0.016% |
| 2001 |
633 |
354 |
0.0235% |
| 2002 |
426 |
653 |
0.0436% |
| 2003 |
321 |
941 |
0.0619% |
| 2004 |
257 |
1,226 |
0.0804% |
| 2005 |
208 |
1,652 |
0.108% |
| 2006 |
180 |
1,938 |
0.1238% |
| 2007 |
159 |
2,235 |
0.1417% |
| 2008 |
121 |
2,780 |
0.1799% |
| 2009 |
58 |
4,532 |
0.3032% |
| 2010 |
48 |
5,118 |
0.3552% |
| 2011 |
60 |
4,264 |
0.2993% |
| 2012 |
54 |
4,345 |
0.3049% |
| 2013 |
58 |
4,172 |
0.293% |
| 2014 |
70 |
4,082 |
0.2802% |
| 2015 |
74 |
3,785 |
0.2601% |
| 2016 |
78 |
3,640 |
0.2525% |
| 2017 |
50 |
4,605 |
0.33% |
| 2018 |
48 |
4,509 |
0.3282% |
District of Columbia (DC)
Data via SSA.gov.
Names Like Bella
If you like Bella, you’ll love these other names like Bella.
What names are diminutives of Bella?
A diminutive is a name that’s like Bella sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Bella, but shorter.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Bel
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Prayerful; beautiful; God's promise
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Latin
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Bell
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“The beautiful,” from the French belle, beautiful.
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Hebrew
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Belle
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Beautiful
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French
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#863
(0.0171%)
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What names are variants of Bella?
Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Bella.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Annabella
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He (God) has favored me
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Hebrew
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#553
(0.0349%)
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Arabella
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Answered prayer
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Latin
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#169
(0.1213%)
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Bellissa
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Beautiful
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Latin
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Claribel
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Bright; beautiful
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English
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Elizabeth
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God is my oath
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Hebrew
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#13
(0.6196%)
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Isabella
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Devoted to God
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Italian
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#4
(1.0528%)
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Labella
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Beautiful
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Latin
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Mirabella
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Wonderful
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Latin
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#2,908
(0.0005%)
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What names sound like Bella?
If you like how Bella sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Bella.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Belia
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God's promise
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Hebrew
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Beula
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Bride
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Hebrew
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Billa
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Will helmet, protection
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German
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Ella
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Other goddess
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Hebrew
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#15
(0.5863%)
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Nell
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Horn; sun ray, shining light
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Latin
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#2,397
(0.0012%)
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Nellie
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Horn; sun ray, shining light
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Latin
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#972
(0.0136%)
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Pella
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Rock
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Greek
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Stella
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Celestial star
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Latin
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#38
(0.3727%)
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What names are similar to Bella?
Find a name that’s like Bella, but just a little bit different.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Emma
|
Whole or universal
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German
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#1
(1.3602%)
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Gracie
|
Graceful
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English
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#187
(0.1127%)
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Holly
|
The holly tree
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English
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#482
(0.0419%)
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Layla
|
Night
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Arabic
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#27
(0.4701%)
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Lilah
|
Night
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Arabic
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#280
(0.0815%)
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Mia
|
Dear
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Scandinavian
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#7
(0.9202%)
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Molly
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Of the sea
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English
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#152
(0.1296%)
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Olivia
|
Olive tree
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Latin
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#2
(1.3044%)
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Sadie
|
Princess
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Hebrew
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#87
(0.2363%)
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Sophia
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Wisdom
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Greek
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#5
(1.0138%)
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Lists With Bella
Find inspiration in these baby girl name lists featuring the name Bella.
Siblings of Bella
Mamas with kids named Bella also have kids with these names.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Jace
|
To heal
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American
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#90
(0.3105%)
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Emylee
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Rival; laborious; eager
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Latin
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Aiden
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Little fire
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Irish
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#19
(0.7263%)
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Reagan
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Descendent of Riagan
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Irish
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#106
(0.2034%)
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