Bella vs Millie

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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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

Bella Rank #109
Millie Rank #86

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 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

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 Bella

Stella Luna Romeo Leonardo Aria

If you choose Millie

Daisy Dolly Maggie Freddie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bella or Millie more popular?

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Bella at #109 in the United States.

What do Bella and Millie mean?

Bella means "fair, lovely" (Latin origin). Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin).

Are Bella and Millie boy or girl names?

Bella is primarily a girl name. Millie is primarily a girl name.

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