Arabella
Meaning: Yielding to prayer, beautiful
Origin: Latin/Scottish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #571
Total births: 347
History: Arabella has long been at home in County Laois, where the ancient oak forests paint the landscape in every shade of green. The name gained resonance during the founding of the GAA in 1884. Today it thrives wherever the music of Glen Hansard is heard.
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| Current rank (2025) | #96 |
| Babies named Arabella in 2025 | 51 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 347 |
| Peak year | 2025 (51 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #96 |
| Years in records | 2004–2025 (19 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 111 spots |
Frequently asked about Arabella
What does the name Arabella mean?
Arabella means “Yielding to prayer, beautiful” from Latin/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Arabella?
Arabella has Latin/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Yielding to prayer, beautiful”.
How popular is Arabella in Ireland?
Arabella ranked #96 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 51 babies that year.
When was Arabella most popular?
Arabella peaked in 2025 with 51 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Arabella a boy or girl name?
Arabella is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Arabellas in registered births are female.
Is the name Arabella rising or falling in popularity?
Arabella has risen 111 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #207 in 2020 to #96 in 2025.
How long has Arabella been recorded in Ireland?
Arabella appears in birth records in Ireland across 19 years — from 2004 through 2025.