Bella
Pronunciation: [ b-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bella first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 45 babies have been named Bella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,935 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,935
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Beie, and Belkins. 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.
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Sources
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