Unisex nameCurrently #4,561 in the USRising
Bela
//ˈbɛlə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20084 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bela'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.
Bela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bela |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 30 |
Bela through the decades
- Bela peaked in 2008, when 49 babies were named Bela in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bela has fallen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bela currently ranks #4,561 in the US and is on the rise.