Bella
Meaning: Beautiful — radiant beauty, inside and out
Origin: Italian
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #190
Total births: 2,341
History: Bella surged in the 2010s in Australia. The Italian meaning 'beautiful' appeals to Australian parents. Bella represents the Mediterranean influence on Australian naming — Italian-Australians have shaped the country's food, culture, and naming traditions.
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| Current rank (2024) | #99 |
| Babies named Bella in 2024 | 72 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,341 |
| Peak year | 2007 (152 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #42 |
| Years in records | 2004–2024 (21 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 30 spots |
Frequently asked about Bella
What does the name Bella mean?
Bella means “Beautiful — radiant beauty, inside and out” from Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Bella?
Bella has Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “Beautiful — radiant beauty, inside and out”.
How popular is Bella in Australia?
Bella ranked #99 in Australia in 2024 — given to 72 babies that year.
When was Bella most popular?
Bella peaked in 2007 with 152 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Bella a boy or girl name?
Bella is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Bellas in registered births are female.
Is the name Bella rising or falling in popularity?
Bella has fallen 30 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #69 in 2019 to #99 in 2024.
How long has Bella been recorded in Australia?
Bella appears in birth records in Australia across 21 years — from 2004 through 2024.