Bella: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BEL-uh · 2 syllables
Bella means “beautiful”, from Italian.
From Italian: a diminutive of Isabella and Arabella, by folk etymology interpreted as bella (“beautiful”).
- Meaning
- beautiful
- Origin
- Italian
- Pronunciation
- BEL-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #136
- US babies a year
- about 2,732 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Literary
How popular is Bella?
Bella was the #136 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,129 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 35% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #136 |
| England & Wales | #63 |
| Scotland | #69 |
| Northern Ireland | #76 |
| Ireland | #111 |
| France | #518 |
| Norway | #229 |
| Canada | #183 |
| Australia | #85 |
How old are people named Bella?
Half of US adults named Bella are older than 21; most are between 18 and 56. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Bella
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Bella have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Demetra
- Gyula
- Laszlo
- Zoltan
- Eniko
- Jeno
- Karoly
- Asia
- Geza
- Sander
- Jozsef
- Dorota
Names like Bella
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Bella
What does the name Bella mean?
Bella means “beautiful”. It comes from Italian.
How do you pronounce Bella?
Bella is pronounced BEL-uh.
How popular is the name Bella?
Bella was the #136 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,129 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 35% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Bella?
Half of US adults named Bella are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 56.