The nameArabella

Arabella is a girl's name of uncertain origin, used in Scotland since the Middle Ages. Romantic and aristocratic, it is in the top 30 in England and Wales.

Meaning

Arabella may come from the Latin orabilis, "yielding to prayer", or be a form of Annabel. Its origin is discussed.

Origin

Scottish. Arabella Stuart, cousin of James I, was once a possible heir to the English throne.

History

Arabella has been rising since the 2000s and reached the top 30 in England and Wales. Bella is its short form.

Famous people named Arabella

Popularity of the name Arabella

Arabella in the United States

206thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2014peak year (1,912 births)
26,512babies named Arabella in the United States since 1880
09561,912 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Arabella was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 15,114 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Arabella. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Arabella in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,413 births a year on average, against 1,715 in the five years before.

Arabella in the United Kingdom

27thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (1,484 births)
13,321babies named Arabella in the United Kingdom since 1997
07421,484 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Arabella was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 7,219 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Arabella. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Arabella in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,211 births a year on average, against 783 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Arabella

Names from the same generation as Arabella, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arabella mean?

Arabella may come from the Latin orabilis, "yielding to prayer", or be a form of Annabel. Its origin is discussed.

What is the origin of the name Arabella?

Scottish. Arabella Stuart, cousin of James I, was once a possible heir to the English throne.

Is Arabella a girl's or a boy's name?

Arabella is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Arabella?

In 2024, Arabella was the 206th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,476 births.

What are the variants of the name Arabella?

Variants and related names of Arabella include Annabel.

What are good sibling names for Arabella?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Norah, Paisley, Adelaide and Brielle for a sister, Finley, Jax, Jaxson and Easton for a brother.

Who are famous people named Arabella?

Arabella Stuart, noblewoman; Arabella Kiesbauer, presenter; Arabella Churchill, festival founder.