Bella vs Melody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bella

Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, lovely"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#109
Total SSA Count
2,469
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bell, Belle

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Melody

Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
2,771
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bella Rank #109
Melody Rank #91

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 vs #109 for Bella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bella ___

  • Bella Grace
  • Bella Rose
  • Bella Marie
  • Bella Luna
  • Bella Sofia
  • Bella Jade

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bella

Stella Luna Romeo Leonardo Aria

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bella or Melody more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Bella at #109 in the United States.

What do Bella and Melody mean?

Bella means "fair, lovely" (Latin origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Bella and Melody boy or girl names?

Bella is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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