Arabella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Arabella has Latin origins, meaning 'yielding to prayer' or 'beautiful altar'. It evolved from forms like Arabela to its current form. The name is associated with traits of elegance and sophistication. There is no direct biblical relevance, and it gained popularity among the English aristocracy in the 17th century.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arabella"
Pronunciation
/ˌærəˈbɛlə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Arabella is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'orabilis', meaning 'yielding to prayer'. It is also associated with the phrase 'aurea bella', which translates to 'beautiful altar'.
Meaning
yielding to prayer, beautiful altar
Language Evolution
Arabela, Arabella
Historical Usage
Arabella gained popularity in the 17th century, particularly in England, and was often used among the aristocracy.
Variants & Derivatives
Arabel, Bella, Ara
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arabella is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with charm and refinement.
Famous People
Arabella Churchill, Arabella Weir
📊 Arabella Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Arabella Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,912 peak births in 2014
Geographic Spread
Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arabella"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arabella"
"Arabella" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1806th of 9107 | 377 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3052nd of 9204 | 161 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4727th of 12526 | 132 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7287th of 19264 | 91 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6689th of 27321 | 182 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 689th of 35406 | 6,370 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 191st of 30306 | 19,082 |
Regional Popularity of "Arabella" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arabella" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
94.27% 1300th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
91.86% 4771st/5194 |
59.54% 3761st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.92% 638th/4582 |
14.99% 774th/5164 |
9.12% 667th/7313 |
9.59% 716th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
5.40% 215th/3984 |
4.99% 224th/4487 |
2.59% 177th/6822 |
2.96% 186th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arabella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arabella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Arabella" in the United States
The name Arabella is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arabella has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Arabella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1806th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3052nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4727th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7287th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6689th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 689th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 191st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Arabella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.