Bellah
Pronunciation: [ b-EHL-uh ]
Bellah is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,800 in the US, popular nicknames include Bel, Bey, and Belie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Bellah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 493 babies have been named Bellah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bellah is past its peak , currently ranked #10,800 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,800
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Bellah
Bellah is a girl name .
Bellah is currently ranked #10,800 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bellah include Bel, Bey, Belie, and Bellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bellah include Bella, Bellamy, Belle, Bellarose, Bellami . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis