How Popular (or Rare) was Bella in 2009?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

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#58
2009 Rank
4,539
2009 Births
#48
Best Rank (2010)
5,135
Peak Year (2010)
77,607
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 405
Rarity Factor (2009)

📊 The Bella Story

Bella is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #58 in 2009 with 4,539 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 5,135 births ranking #48. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 6,204.2%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 405 girls born was named Bella. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Italian and Latin-derived diminutive use  |  Meaning: beautiful

Bella is a sparkling favourite meaning beautiful. It feels sweet, feminine, and instantly familiar.

The name became a major modern success both as a stand-alone name and as a short form of longer classics like Isabella. Its easy warmth explains its lasting appeal.

Did you know?Bella is one of the names whose literal meaning lines up perfectly with the soft, lovely feeling it gives in use.
Similar namesBelle, Bella, Arabella, Annabelle, Isabella

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