Arabella
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Yielding to prayer, beautiful
Origin: Latin/Scottish
Popularity: Ranked #213 in 2025 with 1,423 babies born.
History: Possibly from Latin 'orabilis' meaning yielding to prayer. It was first recorded in 12th-century Scotland. Lady Arabella Stuart was a prominent figure in Jacobean England. The name has seen a strong revival in the 21st century.
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Arabella? About 1 in 2,339 babies born in 2025 were named Arabella, or roughly 3.9 per day in the United States.
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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?
Arabella ranked #213 in 2025 — given to 1,423 babies that year.
When was Arabella most popular?
Arabella peaked in 2014 with 1,912 babies registered that year.
Is Arabella a boy or girl name?
Arabella is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Arabellas in registered births are female.
Is the name Arabella rising or falling in popularity?
Arabella has fallen 11 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #202 in 2020 to #213 in 2025.
How long has Arabella been recorded?
Arabella appears in birth records across 131 years — from 1881 through 2025.