US Popularity:256
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Spanish, Italian
Meaning:beautiful
Bella is a feminine name of Latin, Spanish, and Italian origin. Translating to “beautiful,” this name is a wonderful way to celebrate baby’s adorable charm. While it can be a cute shortened form of names like Isabella or Arabella, the name Bella makes for a wonderful name by itself. If you want to remind baby of their natural beauty—inside and out—naming them Bella is sure to have a gorgeous effect.
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Common Nicknames for Bella

Nicknames come in all shapes and sizes. And if you love the name Bella, you’re in luck, because the options are cuter than ever! From the sweet to the sassy, we’ve got you and baby covered.

How Popular Is The Name Bella?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Bella is currently #224 on The Bump
Girl:Bella is currently #163 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Bella is currently #256 in U.S. births
Girl:Bella is currently #106 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#106
in 2023
- 21
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Names with the Same Meaning

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Sources

  • WordSense, Bella

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Bella, October 2017

  • Ancestry, Bella

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