Bellah
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, shining one; light
Origin: Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other)
Popularity: Ranked #12111 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ellie. Shares the meaning 'Bright, shining one; light.'
Similar names: bell, bella, baela, beily, bela, belky, belle, berl
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Bellah? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Bellah, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bellah
What does the name Bellah mean?
Bellah means “Bright, shining one; light” from Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other) roots.
What is the origin of the name Bellah?
Bellah has Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other) origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, shining one; light”.
How popular is Bellah?
Bellah ranked #11932 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Bellah most popular?
Bellah peaked in 2012 with 42 babies registered that year.
Is Bellah a boy or girl name?
Bellah is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Bellahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Bellah rising or falling in popularity?
Bellah has fallen 6965 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4967 in 2020 to #11932 in 2025.
How long has Bellah been recorded?
Bellah appears in birth records across 23 years — from 2003 through 2025.