Bella

Pronunciation: [ b-EHL-uh ]

Boy Name #32,935 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bella is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHL-uh.

Parents who love the name Bella often also consider Bertha, Bessie, Belle .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,935
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Bellamy #691

Nicknames

Bel Bey Belie

Also a Girl Name

Bella is also used as a girl name, ranked #109.

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Similar Names

Bertha Bessie Belle Beulah Betty Bettie Beatrice Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bella

Is Bella a boy or girl name?

Bella is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32935. As a girl name, it is ranked #109. Bella is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Bella?

Bella is pronounced b-EHL-uh.

How popular is the name Bella?

Bella is currently ranked #32935 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Bella?

Common nicknames for Bella include Bel, Bey, and Belie.

Is Bella a common or rare name?

Bella is an uncommon name, ranked #32935 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bella

Bella is a boy name .

Is Bella a boy or girl name? Bella is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,935 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #109. Bella is more commonly used as a girl name.

Bella is currently ranked #32,935 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Bella include Bel, Bey, and Belie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Bella include Bellamy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.