Bella
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Beautiful — radiant beauty, inside and out
Origin: Italian
Popularity: Ranked #136 in 2025 with 2,129 babies born.
History: From the Italian word for beautiful. While long used as a diminutive of Isabella, it became a hugely popular standalone name after the 'Twilight' series character Bella Swan (2005 onward). It has been a top name in many countries.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Bella? About 1 in 1,563 babies born in 2025 were named Bella, or roughly 5.8 per day in the United States.
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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?
Bella ranked #136 in 2025 — given to 2,129 babies that year.
When was Bella most popular?
Bella peaked in 2010 with 5,135 babies registered that year.
Is Bella a boy or girl name?
Bella is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Bellas in registered births are female.
Is the name Bella rising or falling in popularity?
Bella has fallen 73 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #63 in 2020 to #136 in 2025.
How long has Bella been recorded?
Bella appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.