Arabella vs Millie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arabella

Girl #206 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"yielding to prayer, easily entreated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,476
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Bella, Belle

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Millie

Girl #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, work"

Origin: Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
2,910
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mills

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arabella Rank #206
Millie Rank #86

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 vs #206 for Arabella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arabella ___

  • Arabella Rose
  • Arabella Jane
  • Arabella Claire
  • Arabella Grace
  • Arabella Mae
  • Arabella Faith

Millie ___

  • Millie Rose
  • Millie Grace
  • Millie Jane
  • Millie Mae
  • Millie Faye
  • Millie Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arabella

Cecily Isadora Beatrice Sebastian Felix

If you choose Millie

Daisy Dolly Maggie Freddie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arabella or Millie more popular?

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Arabella at #206 in the United States.

What do Arabella and Millie mean?

Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin). Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin).

Are Arabella and Millie boy or girl names?

Arabella is primarily a girl name. Millie is primarily a girl name.

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