Girl
Bella
beautiful
About Bella
Choose this name and watch heads turn—it radiates beauty both in sound and spirit. The Italian flair adds continental sophistication while remaining wonderfully accessible in English-speaking countries. Those double consonants create a melodic emphasis that makes the name unforgettable. It's confident without being bold, feminine without being frilly, and modern while honoring traditional roots. The name carries an inherent warmth that makes people smile when they hear it. Short enough to be punchy yet substantial enough to stand alone, it eliminates the need for nicknames while welcoming them if desired. For parents wanting their daughter's name to reflect inner and outer beauty, this delivers effortlessly. It's a name that celebrates femininity with strength, promising a lifetime of graceful first impressions.
Popularity of the Name Bella
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #469 | ||||
| 1881 | #325 | ||||
| 1882 | #459 | ||||
| 1883 | #465 | ||||
| 1884 | #358 | ||||
| 1885 | #414 | ||||
| 1886 | #460 | ||||
| 1887 | #436 | ||||
| 1888 | #443 | ||||
| 1889 | #398 | ||||
| 1890 | #385 | ||||
| 1891 | #405 | ||||
| 1892 | #365 | ||||
| 1893 | #395 | ||||
| 1894 | #476 | ||||
| 1895 | #465 | ||||
| 1896 | #441 | ||||
| 1897 | #443 | ||||
| 1898 | #493 | ||||
| 1899 | #398 | ||||
| 1900 | #389 | ||||
| 1901 | #509 | ||||
| 1902 | #426 | ||||
| 1903 | #482 | ||||
| 1904 | #500 | ||||
| 1905 | #473 | ||||
| 1906 | #463 | ||||
| 1907 | #463 | ||||
| 1908 | #449 | ||||
| 1909 | #427 | ||||
| 1910 | #467 | ||||
| 1911 | #450 | ||||
| 1912 | #442 | ||||
| 1913 | #442 | ||||
| 1914 | #443 | ||||
| 1915 | #485 | ||||
| 1916 | #438 | ||||
| 1917 | #439 | ||||
| 1918 | #428 | ||||
| 1919 | #458 | ||||
| 1920 | #506 | ||||
| 1921 | #509 | ||||
| 1922 | #528 | ||||
| 1923 | #549 | ||||
| 1924 | #648 | ||||
| 1925 | #635 | ||||
| 1926 | #703 | ||||
| 1927 | #762 | ||||
| 1928 | #846 | ||||
| 1929 | #766 | ||||
| 1930 | #909 | ||||
| 1931 | #985 | ||||
| 2000 | #749 | #780 | #175 | #962 | |
| 2001 | #609 | #753 | #139 | #623 | #879 |
| 2002 | #426 | #774 | #108 | #745 | |
| 2003 | #317 | #624 | #87 | #641 | |
| 2004 | #260 | #547 | #77 | #601 | |
| 2005 | #208 | #470 | #75 | #450 | |
| 2006 | #181 | #404 | #80 | #505 | #467 |
| 2007 | #157 | #311 | #47 | #881 | #374 |
| 2008 | #122 | #274 | #42 | #888 | #265 |
| 2009 | #58 | #180 | #27 | #443 | #126 |
| 2010 | #48 | #105 | #27 | #256 | #113 |
| 2011 | #60 | #80 | #26 | #220 | #125 |
| 2012 | #54 | #63 | #27 | #168 | #129 |
| 2013 | #58 | #58 | #31 | #140 | #156 |
| 2014 | #70 | #50 | #28 | #113 | #164 |
| 2015 | #74 | #60 | #71 | #102 | #167 |
| 2016 | #78 | #65 | #57 | #115 | #178 |
| 2017 | #50 | #58 | #46 | #114 | #152 |
| 2018 | #48 | #59 | #40 | #85 | #116 |
| 2019 | #50 | #53 | #52 | #76 | #134 |
| 2020 | #63 | #65 | #47 | #78 | #115 |
| 2021 | #73 | #73 | #65 | #73 | #134 |
| 2022 | #85 | #75 | #63 | #81 | #150 |
| 2023 | #104 | #70 | #43 | #78 | #165 |
| 2024 | #109 | #75 | #82 | #98 | #138 |
| 2025 | #136 | #90 | #91 | #111 | #172 |
| 1998 | #852 | #338 | |||
| 1999 | #754 | #264 | |||
| 1955 | #273 | ||||
| 1997 | #319 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Bella
Names Similar to Bella
Nicknames for Bella
- Bell
- Bel
- Bells
- Elle
Famous People Named Bella
| Bella Hadid | American model |
| Bella Thorne | American actress and singer |
| Bella Abzug | American lawyer and politician |
| Bella Freud | British fashion designer |
| Bella Heathcote | Australian actress |
| Bella Bathurst | British writer |
| Bella Darvi | Polish actress |
| Bella Dodd | American activist and author |
| Bella Guerin | Australian suffragist |
| Bella Lewitzky | American dancer and choreographer |
| Bella Matveeva | Russian singer-songwriter |
| Bella Merlin | British actress and author |
| Bella Moncada | Colombian artist and activist |
| Bella Podruga | Ukrainian poet |
| Bella Rosenfeld | Russian writer and muse of Marc Chagall |
| Bella Spewack | American playwright and screenwriter |
| Bella Sumberg | British artist |
| Bella Ramsey | British actress |
| Bella Forrest | American author |
Characters Named Bella
| Bella Swan | Twilight series |
| Bella Donna Boudreaux | Marvel Comics character |
| Bella Goth | The Sims series |
| Bella Hartley | H2O - Just Add Water |
| Bella Abzug | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel |
| Bella Casey | A Star Called Henry |
| Bella French | Supernatural TV series |
| Bella Dawson | Bella and the Bulldogs |
| Bella Montrose | The Living Daylights |
| Bella Martinez | Power Rangers - RPM |
| Bella Turner | Home and Away |
| Bella Crawford | Hannibal TV series |