Bella vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bella

Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful"

Origin: Italian

Italian Spanish English French

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Bella Rank #109

Nellie Rank #520

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Bella or Nellie more popular?

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Bella and Nellie mean?

Bella means "beautiful" (Italian origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Bella and Nellie boy or girl names?

Bella is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.