Bella

Rank 85th Girl Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Bella was 85th most popular baby name for girls and 226th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,888 babies were named Bella in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,164 babies in the United States were named Bella. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Bella is around 12 years old.

The name "Bella" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Bella is Bell.

Bella Meaning & Origin

Bella is an Italian and Spanish name which means "beautiful" or "lovely", often evoking images of elegance and charm.

The name Bella is described as charming, sophisticated and enamoring.

Pronunciation

Bella is pronounced beh-lah in English. The name Bella has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Bella

  • In the Twilight series, the character Bella Swan is portrayed by actress Kristen Stewart.

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Geography

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