Girl
Arabella
beautiful altar
About Arabella
The name Arabella flows like poetry, with each syllable building upon the last to create a harmonious whole. This classic choice has graced literature, music, and art throughout history, lending it cultural richness and depth. Four syllables provide natural rhythm and elegance, making the name a pleasure to speak and hear. Arabella offers numerous affectionate nickname possibilities—Bella, Ara, Ella, or even Abby—allowing flexibility as your child grows. The name suggests refinement without pretension, striking that delicate balance between formal beauty and everyday warmth. Parents drawn to Arabella often appreciate names with substance and staying power, those that won't feel dated in twenty years. The name's length and structure give it presence, ensuring your daughter will stand out for all the right reasons. Arabella represents timeless femininity with strength and character woven throughout.
Popularity of the Name Arabella
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #684 | ||||
| 1885 | #659 | ||||
| 1886 | #1000 | ||||
| 1887 | #947 | ||||
| 1888 | #755 | ||||
| 1893 | #959 | ||||
| 2005 | #796 | #405 | #386 | ||
| 2006 | #643 | #403 | #347 | ||
| 2007 | #649 | #357 | #268 | #871 | #932 |
| 2008 | #656 | #340 | #301 | #901 | |
| 2009 | #448 | #308 | #234 | #750 | #630 |
| 2010 | #383 | #254 | #192 | #553 | #618 |
| 2011 | #333 | #228 | #168 | #802 | #509 |
| 2012 | #244 | #197 | #156 | #510 | #366 |
| 2013 | #209 | #171 | #253 | #491 | #450 |
| 2014 | #174 | #135 | #152 | #306 | #298 |
| 2015 | #194 | #110 | #132 | #534 | #328 |
| 2016 | #187 | #105 | #148 | #303 | #346 |
| 2017 | #156 | #88 | #96 | #367 | #289 |
| 2018 | #172 | #88 | #166 | #469 | #332 |
| 2019 | #194 | #76 | #123 | #206 | #330 |
| 2020 | #202 | #41 | #108 | #208 | #387 |
| 2021 | #195 | #49 | #136 | #153 | #409 |
| 2022 | #231 | #48 | #127 | #143 | #347 |
| 2023 | #225 | #47 | #89 | #114 | #405 |
| 2024 | #206 | #33 | #90 | #108 | #378 |
| 2025 | #213 | #27 | #79 | #96 | #449 |
| 1997 | #555 | ||||
| 1998 | #551 | ||||
| 1999 | #541 | ||||
| 2000 | #568 | ||||
| 2001 | #486 | ||||
| 2002 | #533 | ||||
| 2003 | #459 | #322 | |||
| 2004 | #437 | #353 | #585 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Arabella
Names Similar to Arabella
Nicknames for Arabella
- Ara
- Bella
- Belle
- Ari
Famous People Named Arabella
| Arabella Churchill | British royal and courtier |
| Arabella Weir | British comedian and writer |
| Arabella Kiesbauer | Austrian TV presenter |
| Arabella Stuart | English noblewoman and claimant to the English throne |
| Arabella Pollen | British designer and author |
| Arabella Daho | Norwegian model |
| Arabella Steinbacher | German violinist |
| Arabella Boxer | British food writer and journalist |
| Arabella Tattershall | Australian paralympic athlete |
| Arabella Fermor | English society figure and poet |
| Arabella Hunt | English actress |
| Arabella Wharton | American socialite and heiress |
| Arabella Goddard | English pianist |
| Arabella Mansfield | First female lawyer in the United States |
| Arabella Langley | English cricketer |
| Arabella Warner | American fashion designer |
| Arabella Worsham | American actress and second wife of Jefferson Davis |
| Arabella Figg | Scottish portrait painter |
| Arabella Azur | Danish singer and actress |
Characters Named Arabella
| Arabella Strange | Character in the novel "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" by Susanna Clarke |
| Arabella Bishop | Character in the novel "Captain Blood" by Rafael Sabatini |
| Arabella Doreen Figg | Character in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Arabella Morton | Character in the film "The Nanny Diaries" |
| Arabella Scott | Character in the novel "Arabella" by Georgette Heyer |
| Arabella Allen | Character in the novel "The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens |
| Arabella Donn | Character in the TV series "The Lying Game" |
| Arabella York | Character in the film "Arabella" |
| Arabella Higgins | Character in the play "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw |
| Arabella Hunt | Character in the TV series "Deadwood" |
| Arabella Ashby | Character in the novel "The Guns Above" by Robyn Bennis |
| Arabella Fermor | Character in the poem "The Rape of the Lock" by Alexander Pope |
| Arabella March | Character in the novel "The Shuttle" by Frances Hodgson Burnett |