Bella Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Bella means 'beautiful'.
Meaning of the Name Bella
Bella is a name of Italian origin meaning 'beautiful'. It is derived from the Latin word 'bellus'. Bella has become popular in many countries and cultures as a standalone name or as a nickname for Isabella or Annabella. It gained even more popularity after the release of the popular Twilight series, where the main character's name is Isabella Swan, often called Bella. Overall, Bella is a name that conveys beauty and elegance.
Popularity of the Name Bella
The popularity for the name Bella peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 5,131 births, which ranked number 126 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Bella had the most female births in 2010 with 5,131, which ranked number 48 out of 19,832 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2011 with 9, which ranked number 8,074 out of 14,353 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Bella has declined sharply over the last ten years from 4,358 births to 2,888 births, a decline of -33.73%. Among females, Bella has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 4,358 births to 2,888 births, a decline of -33.73%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bella
- 20 Year Trend of Bella: 322.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Bella: -33.73%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Bella: -33.73%
Popularity of Bella by State
Among females, Bella was most popular in Southeastern states with 772 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 486 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Bella. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 142 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 106 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 122 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 64 | 84 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 486 | 56 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 158 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 102 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 170 |
| DE | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 74 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 255 | 51 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 73 | 136 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 57 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 122 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 141 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 100 | 89 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 150 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 192 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 92 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 114 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 62 | 87 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 78 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 134 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 71 | 114 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 170 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 153 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 74 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 94 | 95 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 97 | 70 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 84 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 52 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 184 | 73 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 73 | 139 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 101 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 175 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 72 | 149 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 126 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 91 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 199 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 127 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 327 | 76 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 127 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 70 | 102 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 57 | 101 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 163 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 130 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Bella
- Total Births of Bella: 2772 (-4.03%)
- Female Births of Bella: 2772 (-4.03%)
Given the downward trend of Bella over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.03% decrease in total births, for a total of 2,772 births in 2024. For Females, births for Bella have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 2,772 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.03%.