Bianca
Bianca is a girls' name of Italian origin meaning “white, shining.” It ranked #500 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Bianca?
bee-AHN-kah
where does the name Bianca come from?
The feminine form of the Italian word for white, and the Italian equivalent of Blanche.
Meaning white or fair in Italian, Bianca appears in multiple Shakespeare plays including 'Othello' and 'The Taming of the Shrew.' The name carries associations of purity, luminosity, and Renaissance beauty. Bianca Sforza and other Italian noblewomen bore this elegant name.
how popular is this name?
Bianca has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 53 years since 1973. It peaked at #84 in 1990, and ranked #500 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #500 |
| 2024 | #461 |
| 2023 | #467 |
| 2022 | #423 |
| 2021 | #448 |
| 2020 | #420 |
| 2019 | #454 |
| 2018 | #404 |
| 2017 | #374 |
| 2016 | #386 |
| 2010 | #280 |
| 2000 | #170 |
| 1990 | #84 |
| 1980 | #369 |
| 1973 | #781 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Bianca fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Bianca
Shakespeare gave the name to a character in The Taming of the Shrew. Its visibility rose in the 1970s, helped by public figures such as Bianca Jagger.
who are famous people named Bianca?
- Bianca Jagger (Nicaraguan-born social activist)
- Bianca Sforza (Italian Renaissance noblewoman)
what are the nicknames and variants of Bianca?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Bianca?
what names go well with Bianca?
Sibling names that share Bianca's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Bianca
What does the name Bianca mean?
Bianca means “white, shining”.
What is the origin of the name Bianca?
Bianca comes from the Italian naming tradition. Related forms include Blanche.
How popular is the name Bianca?
Bianca ranked #500 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1990, at #84, and it has spent 53 years in the top 1,000 since 1973.
Is Bianca a boy or girl name?
Bianca is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Bianca?
Bianca is pronounced bee-AHN-kah, with 3 syllables.
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