Bianca
bi(an)-ca
US Popularity:932
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:White, fair
Bianca is a baby girl name of Italian origin. Meaning “white,” this baby name is commonly associated with the winter season and the innocence of youth. Though Bianca originated in the heart of Italy, the name has flourished in countries like Brazil, Romania, and Germany. Fans of the English playwright, William Shakespeare, may love the idea that Bianca also derives from the fictional princess Blanche, a French name meaning “fair.” Between fairytales like Snow White to centuries-old plays, baby Bianca can be the purest of them all.
Common Nicknames for Bianca
Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Bianca are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Bianca?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Bianca is currently #612 on The Bump
Girl:Bianca is currently #439 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Bianca is currently #932 in U.S. births
Girl:Bianca is currently #464 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#464
in 2023
- 39
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Bianca, June 2023
Behind the Name, Blanche, June 2023
WordSense, Bianca
WordSense, Blanche
Britannica, The Taming of the Shrew, work by Shakespeare, October 2023
Ancestry, Bianca Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Bianca, October 2022
Britannica, King John, work by Shakespeare, September 2021
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