Bella
How to say it: BEL-uh · /ˈbɛlə/
From Italian and Latin 'bella' meaning 'beautiful'. Also used as a short form of Isabella.
Bella was the 160th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,129 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #276 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #160 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,129 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,542 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #276 |
| In France, 2025 | #590 among girls’ names, 60 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising to a high in the 2010s, Bella continues in solid use. Close to its peak now, a slight slip looks likely.
What goes with it
Light and lilting with soft and crisp edges, Bella feels gentle and literary. Mia makes a natural companion in style.
Middle names that flow with Bella →
Nicknames
- Bel
- Belle
Other spellings
Honouring a Bella in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bella is about 1 in 65.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #590 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #91. Ireland: #110.
Famous people named Bella
- Bella Abzug (1920–1998)American politician
- Bella Darvi (1928–1971)Actress
- Bella Agossou (born 1981)Beninese actress
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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- Bella Swan is the protagonist of the Twilight saga
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