Girl nameCurrently #206 in the USFalling
Arabella
//ˌæɹəˈbɛlə//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20148 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Arabella's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Arabella's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Arabella |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 11 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 23 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 68 |
| 1999 | 58 |
| 2000 | 91 |
| 2001 | 96 |
| 2002 | 138 |
| 2003 | 166 |
| 2004 | 215 |
| 2005 | 326 |
| 2006 | 447 |
| 2007 | 456 |
| 2008 | 467 |
| 2009 | 705 |
| 2010 | 834 |
| 2011 | 946 |
| 2012 | 1,315 |
| 2013 | 1,533 |
| 2014 | 1,912 |
| 2015 | 1,688 |
| 2016 | 1,747 |
| 2017 | 1,889 |
| 2018 | 1,705 |
| 2019 | 1,545 |
| 2020 | 1,438 |
| 2021 | 1,519 |
| 2022 | 1,313 |
| 2023 | 1,317 |
| 2024 | 1,476 |
Arabella through the decades
- Arabella peaked in 2014, when 1,912 babies were named Arabella in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Arabella has risen 75% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Arabella currently ranks #206 in the US and is cooling off.