Names Starting With B
GirlItalian#44 in 2025
Bella
Bella is a girls' name of Italian origin meaning “beautiful.” It ranked #44 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
BEL-ah
meaning & origin
The name Bella means “beautiful.” It comes from the Italian language tradition.
An Italian and Latin diminutive meaning beautiful, also used as a short form of Isabella. The name's popularity surged dramatically following the Twilight saga, in which Bella Swan is the protagonist. It is now one of the most widely used names across Europe and the Americas.
popularity over time
#342020
#382021
#402022
#422023
#442024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #44 |
| 2023 | #42 |
| 2022 | #40 |
| 2021 | #38 |
| 2020 | #34 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Bella
- Bella Hadid (model)
- Bella Thorne (actress)
- Bella Swan (Twilight character)
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