Arabella Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Arabella is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Arabella?
Arabella is spelled A-R-A-B-E-L-L-A. The name has 8 letters.
Arabella at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Arabella is commonly understood to derive from the Latin “orabilis,” meaning “yielding to prayer” or “entreatable.”
- Origin
- Arabella is a name with roots that may include Latin or Old French origins, often linked to a term meaning “prayerful” or “invocable.”
- Pronunciation
- ar-uh-BEL-uh · 4 syllables
Arabella Popularity in 2025
Rank#213
Recorded Births1,423
- Girls usage fell 7 places to #213 and recorded 59 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Arabella Mean?
Arabella is commonly understood to derive from the Latin “orabilis,” meaning “yielding to prayer” or “entreatable.”
Origin: Arabella is a name with roots that may include Latin or Old French origins, often linked to a term meaning “prayerful” or “invocable.”
How Do You Pronounce Arabella?
Pronunciationar-uh-BEL-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Arabella?
- History
- Arabella has historical usage in English-speaking countries dating back several centuries, although precise details about its initial adoption remain uncertain.
Arabella Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,423 | #213 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,482 | #206 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,322 | #225 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,314 | #231 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,521 | #195 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,439 | #202 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,545 | #194 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,706 | #172 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,890 | #156 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,748 | #187 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,689 | #194 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,914 | #174 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,533 | #209 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,315 | #244 |
| 2011 | Girls | 946 | #333 |
| 2010 | Girls | 834 | #383 |
| 2009 | Girls | 705 | #448 |
| 2008 | Girls | 467 | #655 |
| 2007 | Girls | 457 | #648 |
| 2006 | Girls | 447 | #643 |
| 2005 | Girls | 326 | #796 |
| 2004 | Girls | 215 | #1,075 |
| 2003 | Girls | 166 | #1,257 |
| 2002 | Girls | 138 | #1,394 |
When Was Arabella Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Girls
1,914 recorded births
National rank #174
2017 · Girls
1,890 recorded births
National rank #156
2016 · Girls
1,748 recorded births
National rank #187
2018 · Girls
1,706 recorded births
National rank #172
Where Arabella Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #73 | 18 |
| NV | #85 | 24 |
| NM | #111 | 12 |
| ME | #116 | 9 |
| AK | #134 | 5 |
| KY | #138 | 32 |
| RI | #150 | 6 |
| AZ | #151 | 42 |