Bianca
Gender: Girl
Meaning: White, fair, shining
Origin: Italian
Popularity: Ranked #500 in 2025 with 594 babies born.
History: The Italian word for white. Shakespeare used it in 'Othello' and 'The Taming of the Shrew.' It was borne by several Italian noblewomen, including Bianca Maria Sforza, Holy Roman Empress. It has been internationally popular since the 1970s.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Bianca? About 1 in 5,604 babies born in 2025 were named Bianca, or roughly 1.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bianca
What does the name Bianca mean?
Bianca means “White, fair, shining” from Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Bianca?
Bianca has Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “White, fair, shining”.
How popular is Bianca?
Bianca ranked #500 in 2025 — given to 594 babies that year.
When was Bianca most popular?
Bianca peaked in 1991 with 3,844 babies registered that year.
Is Bianca a boy or girl name?
Bianca is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Biancas in registered births are female.
Is the name Bianca rising or falling in popularity?
Bianca has fallen 80 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #420 in 2020 to #500 in 2025.
How long has Bianca been recorded?
Bianca appears in birth records across 109 years — from 1905 through 2025.