Arabelle
Arabelle is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Yielding to prayer or beautiful altar.
Origin and history
Arabelle is a feminine given name derived from Orabilis, meaning yielding to prayer, or created as a blend of Arabella and Belle. While historically rare, it has seen increased adoption in the United States in recent decades alongside the popular revival of classic, elaborate names ending in '-belle'.
Popularity in the United States
2,272 babies in the United States have been named Arabelle since 1880. It ranks #3694 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1538.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.5 %)
- TX (20.8 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
- OH (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 28 |
| 1910-1920 | 130 |
| 1920-1930 | 124 |
| 1930-1940 | 40 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 245 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,082 |
| 2020-2029 | 565 |
Nicknames
Ara, Bella, Belle, Ari
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the medieval Latin name Orabilis, which was recorded in Scotland and England in the 12th century.
- Arabelle has gained steady traction in the 21st century as parents seek alternatives to Isabella and Annabelle.