Arabella Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Arabella has been associated with sophistication and elegance, making it a popular choice for parents who like the name Isabella but want something more distinctive​.

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A Deep Dive

Arabella Overview

Meaning

Yielding to prayer

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin, Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “orabilis,” meaning “invokable” or “prayerful,” and was first used in the 12th century by Scottish nobility.

Pronunciation

/ˌærəˈbɛlə/

Popularity

Popular in English-speaking countries, especially in the UK and USA. In 2023, the name ranked #227 in the USA.

Syllable

4 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Exotic, Vintage, Cool

Associated Traits

Elegant, sophisticated, strong-willed, independent

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with nobility and literature, such as the character Arabella in Georgette Heyer’s novel.

Name Day

June 18th
A Deep Dive

Arabella Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Arabelle, Arabela, Annabella, Anabelle, Arbela, Arabell, Arabel, Orabel, Orabella, Aribella

Common Nicknames

Bella, Belle, Ara, Ari, Abby, Aria, Bel, Elle, Ellie

Diminutives

Bella, Belle, Mabel, Mabella, Mabelle, Mae, May, Maybelle

Famous People

  • Arabella Churchill
    (English Mistress of James II)
  • Arabella Mansfield
    (American Lawyer)
  • Arabella Weir
    (British Comedian and Actress)
  • Arabella Steinbacher
    (German Violinist)
  • Arabella Huntington
    (American Philanthropist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Arabella
    ("Arabella," Opera)
  • Arabella
    ("The Female Quixote," Novel)
  • Arabella Bishop
    ("Captain Blood," Novel and Film)
  • Arabella Allen
    ("The Pickwick Papers," Novel)
  • Arabella Donn
    ("Jude the Obscure," Novel)

Places

  • Arabella Village
    (Highland, Scotland)
  • Arabella Hamlet
    (New Mexico, USA)
  • Arabella Residency
    (Accra, Ghana)

What Is the Meaning of Arabella?

The name Arabella means “yielding to prayer” in Latin. It also carries connotations of beauty and grace, especially due to its resemblance to the word “bella,” meaning “beautiful” in Italian and Spanish. The name is often associated with someone who is elegant and refined.

What Is the Origin of The Name Arabella?

Arabella has Latin origins, derived from the word “orabilis,” which means “invokable” or “prayerful.” The name first appeared in usage in the 12th century with Arabella de Leuchars, a Scottish royal descendant. It also has roots in Medieval Scotland and was popular among English and Scottish nobility.

Arabella Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Arabella in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1952021#2312022#2272023
Top 3 Rankings#1572017#1742014#1742018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Arabella

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023227
(+4 from 2022)
1313
(+1 from 2022)
0.07506
2022231
(-36 from 2021)
1312
(-207 from 2021)
0.07317
2021195
(+7 from 2020)
1519
(+86 from 2020)
0.08479
2020202
(-8 from 2019)
1433
(-111 from 2019)
0.08107
2019194
(-20 from 2018)
1544
(-158 from 2018)
0.08415
2018174
(-17 from 2017)
1702
(-186 from 2017)
0.09152
2017157
(+30 from 2016)
1888
(+143 from 2016)
0.09994
2016187
(+7 from 2015)
1745
(+57 from 2015)
0.09014
2015194
(-20 from 2014)
1688
(-224 from 2014)
0.08653
2014174
(+35 from 2013)
1912
(+379 from 2013)
0.09773
2013209
(+35 from 2012)
1533
(+218 from 2012)
0.07953
2012244
(+90 from 2011)
1315
(+370 from 2011)
0.06780
2011334
(+48 from 2010)
945
(+111 from 2010)
0.04877
2010382
(+66 from 2009)
834
(+129 from 2009)
0.04254
2009448
(+207 from 2008)
705
(+238 from 2008)
0.03481
2008655
(-6 from 2007)
467
(+11 from 2007)
0.02242
2007649
(-6 from 2006)
456
(+9 from 2006)
0.02154
2006643
(+152 from 2005)
447
(+121 from 2005)
0.02138
2005795
(+280 from 2004)
326
(+111 from 2004)
0.01606
20041075
(+181 from 2003)
215
(+49 from 2003)
0.01066
20031256
(+138 from 2002)
166
(+28 from 2002)
0.00827
20021394
(+438 from 2001)
138
(+42 from 2001)
0.00699
20011832
(+37 from 2000)
96
(+5 from 2000)
0.00485
20001869
(+602 from 1999)
91
(+33 from 1999)
0.00456
19992471
(-347 from 1998)
58
(-10 from 1998)
0.00298
19982124
(+750 from 1997)
68
(+26 from 1997)
0.00351
19972874
(+1310 from 1996)
42
(+17 from 1996)
0.00220
19964184
(-827 from 1995)
25
(-8 from 1995)
0.00130
19953357
(+1488 from 1994)
33
(+13 from 1994)
0.00172
19944845
(-175 from 1993)
20
(-1 from 1993)
0.00103
19934670
(+1048 from 1992)
21
(+5 from 1992)
0.00107
19925718
(+2269 from 1991)
16
(+6 from 1991)
0.00080
19917987
(-1120 from 1990)
10
(-2 from 1990)
0.00049
19906867
(+3519 from 1988)
12
(+6 from 1988)
0.00058
19890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
198810386
(-841 from 1986)
6
No change from 1986
0.00031
19870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19869545
(-3091 from 1985)
6
(-4 from 1985)
0.00033
19856454
(+1593 from 1983)
10
(+3 from 1983)
0.00054
19840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19838047
(+1190 from 1982)
7
(+1 from 1982)
0.00039
19829237
(-2914 from 1981)
6
(-4 from 1981)
0.00033
19816323
(+371 from 1979)
10
(+1 from 1979)
0.00056
19800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19796694
(+1867 from 1978)
9
(+3 from 1978)
0.00052
19788561
(-994 from 1977)
6
(-1 from 1977)
0.00036
19777567
(+590 from 1976)
7
(+1 from 1976)
0.00043
19768157
(-3047 from 1972)
6
(-4 from 1972)
0.00038
19750
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19725110
(+433 from 1971)
10
(+1 from 1971)
0.00062
19715543
(+2454 from 1970)
9
(+4 from 1970)
0.00051
19707997
(-1380 from 1969)
5
(-1 from 1969)
0.00027
19696617
(-974 from 1968)
6
(-1 from 1968)
0.00034
19685643
(-1591 from 1967)
7
(-4 from 1967)
0.00041
19674052
(+814 from 1966)
11
(+3 from 1966)
0.00064
19664866
(+420 from 1965)
8
(+1 from 1965)
0.00046
19655286
(+722 from 1964)
7
(+1 from 1964)
0.00038
19646008
(-710 from 1963)
6
(-1 from 1963)
0.00031
19635298
(+1281 from 1962)
7
(+2 from 1962)
0.00035
19626579
(-731 from 1961)
5
(-1 from 1961)
0.00025
19615848
(-152 from 1960)
6
No change from 1960
0.00029
19605696
(-807 from 1958)
6
(-1 from 1958)
0.00029
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19584889
(-354 from 1957)
7
(-1 from 1957)
0.00034
19574535
(+301 from 1956)
8
(+1 from 1956)
0.00038
19564836
(-461 from 1955)
7
(-1 from 1955)
0.00034
19554375
(-98 from 1954)
8
No change from 1954
0.00040
19544277
(-797 from 1953)
8
(-3 from 1953)
0.00040
19533480
(-108 from 1952)
11
No change from 1952
0.00057
19523372
(+1461 from 1951)
11
(+5 from 1951)
0.00058
19514833
(-95 from 1950)
6
No change from 1950
0.00032
19504738
(-503 from 1949)
6
(-1 from 1949)
0.00034
19494235
(-642 from 1948)
7
(-2 from 1948)
0.00040
19483593
(+414 from 1947)
9
(+1 from 1947)
0.00052
19474007
(+410 from 1946)
8
(+2 from 1946)
0.00044
19464417
(+157 from 1944)
6
(+1 from 1944)
0.00037
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19444574
(-773 from 1943)
5
(-2 from 1943)
0.00037
19433801
(-358 from 1942)
7
(-1 from 1942)
0.00049
19423443
(+511 from 1941)
8
(+2 from 1941)
0.00058
19413954
(-91 from 1940)
6
No change from 1940
0.00048
19403863
(-941 from 1939)
6
(-3 from 1939)
0.00051
19392922
(-343 from 1938)
9
(-2 from 1938)
0.00079
19382579
(+567 from 1937)
11
(+3 from 1937)
0.00096
19373146
(-760 from 1936)
8
(-4 from 1936)
0.00073
19362386
(+345 from 1935)
12
(+2 from 1935)
0.00111
19352731
(+718 from 1934)
10
(+3 from 1934)
0.00092
19343449
(-581 from 1933)
7
(-2 from 1933)
0.00065
19332868
(+406 from 1932)
9
(+1 from 1932)
0.00086
19323274
(-967 from 1931)
8
(-5 from 1931)
0.00072
19312307
(+1038 from 1930)
13
(+5 from 1930)
0.00118
19303345
(-1044 from 1929)
8
(-6 from 1929)
0.00069
19292301
(-404 from 1928)
14
(-6 from 1928)
0.00121
19281897
(+1156 from 1927)
20
(+10 from 1927)
0.00167
19273053
(-796 from 1926)
10
(-6 from 1926)
0.00081
19262257
(+26 from 1925)
16
No change from 1925
0.00130
19252283
(-71 from 1924)
16
(-1 from 1924)
0.00127
19242212
(+52 from 1923)
17
(+1 from 1923)
0.00131
19232264
(-307 from 1922)
16
(-4 from 1922)
0.00128
19221957
(+421 from 1921)
20
(+5 from 1921)
0.00160
19212378
(-562 from 1920)
15
(-7 from 1920)
0.00117
19201816
(-71 from 1919)
22
No change from 1919
0.00177
19191745
(+284 from 1918)
22
(+4 from 1918)
0.00187
19182029
(-182 from 1917)
18
(-1 from 1917)
0.00150
19171847
(+399 from 1916)
19
(+5 from 1916)
0.00169
19162246
(-624 from 1915)
14
(-7 from 1915)
0.00129
19151622
(-319 from 1914)
21
(-2 from 1914)
0.00205
19141303
(+162 from 1913)
23
(+7 from 1913)
0.00289
19131465
(+516 from 1912)
16
(+7 from 1912)
0.00244
19121981
(-740 from 1911)
9
(-5 from 1911)
0.00153
19111241
(+180 from 1910)
14
(+3 from 1910)
0.00317
19101421
(+186 from 1909)
11
(+3 from 1909)
0.00262
19091607
(-523 from 1908)
8
(-6 from 1908)
0.00217
19081084
(+555 from 1907)
14
(+7 from 1907)
0.00395
19071639
(+312 from 1906)
7
(+2 from 1906)
0.00207
19061951
(-653 from 1905)
5
(-4 from 1905)
0.00160
19051298
(-206 from 1904)
9
(-2 from 1904)
0.00290
19041092
(+226 from 1903)
11
(+3 from 1903)
0.00376
19031318
(+120 from 1902)
8
(+1 from 1902)
0.00288
19021438
(-302 from 1901)
7
(-2 from 1901)
0.00250
19011136
(+425 from 1900)
9
(+2 from 1900)
0.00354
19001561
(-380 from 1899)
7
(-1 from 1899)
0.00220
18991181
(+198 from 1898)
8
(+1 from 1898)
0.00323
18981379
(+6 from 1897)
7
(+1 from 1897)
0.00255
18971385
(-332 from 1895)
6
(-4 from 1895)
0.00242
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18951053
(+8 from 1894)
10
(+1 from 1894)
0.00405
18941061
(-106 from 1893)
9
(-1 from 1893)
0.00381
1893955
(+323 from 1892)
10
(+4 from 1892)
0.00444
18921278
(-65 from 1891)
6
No change from 1891
0.00267
18911213
(-460 from 1888)
6
(-6 from 1888)
0.00305
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1888753
(+184 from 1887)
12
(+5 from 1887)
0.00633
1887937
(+56 from 1886)
7
(+1 from 1886)
0.00450
1886993
(-335 from 1885)
6
(-5 from 1885)
0.00390
1885658
(+366 from 1884)
11
(+6 from 1884)
0.00775
18841024
(-345 from 1881)
5
(-2 from 1881)
0.00363
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1881679
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00708
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Arabella

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1882021#2012022#1902023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1602021#1682022#1672023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1552021#1772022#2192023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2292021#2592022#3432023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2192021#1782022#2012023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1712021#2532022#2172023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3062021#3042022#3562023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2522021#2402022#1972023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2332021#3412022#2502023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1982021#2862022#2072023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1832021#2602022#1902023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1932021#1712022#1202023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2162021#1942022#2162023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3142021#3082022#3552023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1612021#2002022#2342023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1362021#2122022#1702023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2692021#2002022#3072023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1892021#2822022#2832023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3012021#4832022#3232023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2102021#1952022#3162023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1772021#2812022#2742023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2712021#4812022#4292023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2202021#3072022#3492023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1502021#3052022#2502023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2152021#3222022#1532023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4072021#3842022#3702023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#532021#1082022#1842023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1732021#1922022#2002023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1612021#3312022#1192023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3012021#1462022#3042023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1252021#1582022#1762023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2382021#2582022#2012023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3712021#4872022#7492023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2472021#3152022#3782023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1022021#1342022#2662023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2682021#4662022#3502023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4142021#4002022#4472023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2422020#942021#4122023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1922021#2152022#2852023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2192019#1702021#1802022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2232019#1592020#2012023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1392021#1832022#1832023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1392018#1812020#1742023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1552017#1472018#1752019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2202015#2112017#1292019

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1462017#1712020#1532023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1162015#1282016#1872020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1812012#1552014#792018

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#722021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#982011

Popularity Rankings for Arabella in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#112020

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#712019#402020#472021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#962021#832022#832023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1372021#1262022#882023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1542021#1422022#1142023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1232021#1352022#1352023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3262021#2972022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3632020#3502021#3322022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5002016

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9812013#6722017#6772022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Arabella a Name for Boys or Girls?

Arabella is traditionally a feminine name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Arabella

Arabella in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Arabella Churchill (Mistress of James II of England, 1648-1730): An English noblewoman known for her relationship with King James II of England.
  • Arabella Mansfield (Lawyer, 1846-1911): The first female lawyer in the United States who made significant contributions to women's rights.
  • Arabella Weir (Comedian and Actress, born 1957): A British comedian, actress, and writer known for her work on "The Fast Show."
  • Arabella Steinbacher (Violinist, born 1981): A renowned German classical violinist known for her performances with major orchestras worldwide.
  • Arabella Huntington (Philanthropist, 1851-1924): An American philanthropist heavily involved in the arts and education.
  • Arabella Buckley (Author and Scientist, 1840-1929): A British author and science educator who wrote influential books on natural history.
  • Arabella Field (Actress, born 1965): An American actress known for roles in "Godzilla" and "The Whole Wide World."
  • Arabella Morton (Actress, born 2001): An Australian actress known for her role in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader."
  • Arabella Árbenz (Model and Actress, 1940-1965): A Guatemalan model and actress, daughter of President Jacobo Árbenz.
  • Arabella Goddard (Pianist, 1836-1922): A celebrated English pianist who was one of the most famous musicians of the Victorian era.
  • Arabella ("Arabella," 1933 Opera): The main character in Richard Strauss's comic opera who navigates love and societal expectations.
  • Arabella ("The Female Quixote," 1752 Novel): The protagonist who bases her romantic ideals on chivalric novels.
  • Arabella Bishop ("Captain Blood," 1922 Novel and 1935 Film): The heroine who supports the titular pirate character.
  • Arabella Allen ("The Pickwick Papers," 1836 Novel): Mr. Winkle's love interest in Charles Dickens' novel.
  • Arabella Donn ("Jude the Obscure," 1895 Novel): The complex wife of the main character in Thomas Hardy's novel.
  • Arabella Babe Carey ("All My Children," 2003 TV Series): A dramatic character introduced in the soap opera.
  • Arabella Fermor ("The Rape of the Lock," 1712 Poem): The inspiration for Belinda in Alexander Pope's poem.
  • Arabella ("Arabella," 2018 Film): A successful entrepreneur balancing her personal and professional life.
  • Arabella Village, Highland, Scotland: A small village in the Highland council area. Known for its rural charm and proximity to Fearn railway station.
  • Arabella Hamlet, New Mexico, USA: A hamlet located in Guadalupe County, characterized by its scenic desert surroundings.
  • Arabella Residency, Accra, Ghana: A residential area in the Accra Metropolitan District, near key landmarks like El Wak Stadium and the US Embassy.

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