Nellie vs Bella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful"

Origin: Italian

Italian Spanish English French

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Nellie Rank #520

Bella Rank #109

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

Is Nellie or Bella more popular?

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

What do Nellie and Bella mean?

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

Are Nellie and Bella boy or girl names?

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