Bella
Bella is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Beautiful.
Origin and history
Bella is an Italian name derived from the word for beautiful, often used as a full given name or as a short form of names like Isabella and Annabella. It surged in popularity in the early 2000s, partly influenced by pop culture. Today, it remains a common and fashionable choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
83,721 babies in the United States have been named Bella since 1880. It ranks #429 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #87.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.5 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 242 |
| 1890-1900 | 431 |
| 1900-1910 | 555 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,576 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,349 |
| 1930-1940 | 363 |
| 1940-1950 | 235 |
| 1950-1960 | 305 |
| 1960-1970 | 227 |
| 1970-1980 | 236 |
| 1980-1990 | 195 |
| 1990-2000 | 854 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,828 |
| 2010-2019 | 43,218 |
| 2020-2029 | 17,107 |
Famous people named Bella
- Bella Hadid: Model
- Bella Thorne: Actress, Singer
- Bella Abzug: Politician, Activist
Fun facts
- The name experienced a massive surge in international popularity following the release of the Twilight book and movie series, which features protagonist Bella Swan.
- While used independently for centuries, Bella originated as a pet name for medieval names ending in -bella, such as Isabella.