Belia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Belia originates from Latin, meaning 'beautiful.' Over time, it has evolved through various forms, retaining its association with beauty. It does not have significant biblical relevance and has gained popularity in modern naming trends, appealing for its grace and charm.

The name Belia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Belia has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Belia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2337th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1329th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1889th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3494th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8708th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13869th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12858th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Belia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Belia"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbɛliə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Belia is derived from the Latin word 'bellus,' which means 'pretty' or 'beautiful.' It is often associated with beauty and grace.

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Meaning

beautiful

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Language Evolution

Bella (Italian), Bela (Slavic), Belia (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Belia is not a widely recognized name in historical records and has seen a rise in usage in modern contexts, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries, often chosen for its aesthetic appeal.

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Variants & Derivatives

Bella, Bela, Belle

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Belia is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often chosen for its beautiful meaning and melodic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Belia"

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 "Belia"

"Belia" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 2337th of 9107 254
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1329th of 9204 608
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1889th of 12526 612
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3494th of 19264 297
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 8708th of 27321 121
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 13869th of 35406 90
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 12858th of 30306 76

Regional Popularity of "Belia" 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 "Belia" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 41.76%
988th/2366
65.76%
751st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 31.58%
743rd/2353
43.44%
672nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 33.37%
952nd/2853
58.38%
1620th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 41.90%
1474th/3518
51.56%
2085th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 77.76%
4039th/5194
62.45%
3945th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 83.69%
6120th/7313
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Belia"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Belia" 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.