Bianca Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Bianca is also celestial; it’s the name of one of Uranus’s moons, discovered in 1986.

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Bianca Overview

Meaning

White, fair, pure, shining

Gender

Girl

Origin

Italian

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “blancus,” meaning “white” or “fair.”

Pronunciation

/biˈæŋkə/

Popularity

Bianca is a well-loved name in countries like Italy, Argentina, and Portugal. In the USA, it ranked as the 464th most popular name for girls in 2023​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Exotic, Cool

Associated Traits

Elegant, graceful, sophisticated, radiant

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Bianca is often associated with purity and innocence, making it a popular choice in literature and pop culture, notably in Shakespeare’s plays “The Taming of the Shrew” and “Othello”​

Name Day

October 3rd (Austria)​
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Bianca Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Blanca, Bianka, Blanche

Common Nicknames

Binky, Anca

Diminutives

Bibi, Bee, Bia

Famous People

  • Bianca Jagger
    (Nicaraguan Activist)
  • Bianca Lawson
    (American Actress)
  • Bianca Andreescu
    (Canadian Tennis Player)
  • Bianca Del Rio
    (American Drag Queen)
  • Bianca Kajlich
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Bianca di Angelo
    ("Percy Jackson & The Olympians," Novel Series)
  • Bianca Stratford
    ("10 Things I Hate About You," Film)
  • Bianca
    ("The Rescuers," Animated Film)
  • "Bianca"
    (Song)

What Is the Meaning of Bianca?

The name Bianca means “white” or “pure.” It evokes a sense of purity, innocence, and clarity, often reminiscent of someone who is honest and straightforward.

What Is the Origin of The Name Bianca?

Bianca originates from the Italian language and is derived from the Latin word “blancus,” meaning “white” or “fair.” The name gained popularity during the Renaissance period and has been used in various European cultures, including Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Bianca Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#4482021#4252022#4642023
Top 3 Rankings#841990#891991#911989

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Bianca

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023464
(-39 from 2022)
659
(-83 from 2022)
0.03767
2022425
(+23 from 2021)
742
(+45 from 2021)
0.04138
2021448
(-28 from 2020)
697
(-29 from 2020)
0.03890
2020420
(+34 from 2019)
726
(+41 from 2019)
0.04107
2019454
(-50 from 2018)
685
(-82 from 2018)
0.03733
2018404
(-30 from 2017)
767
(-67 from 2017)
0.04124
2017374
(+12 from 2016)
834
(-19 from 2016)
0.04415
2016386
(-6 from 2015)
853
(-6 from 2015)
0.04406
2015380
(-19 from 2014)
859
(-48 from 2014)
0.04403
2014361
(-58 from 2013)
907
(-150 from 2013)
0.04636
2013303
(+10 from 2012)
1057
(+29 from 2012)
0.05483
2012313
(-30 from 2011)
1028
(-93 from 2011)
0.05300
2011283
(-3 from 2010)
1121
(-57 from 2010)
0.05785
2010280
(-44 from 2009)
1178
(-220 from 2009)
0.06008
2009236
(-32 from 2008)
1398
(-254 from 2008)
0.06903
2008204
(-28 from 2007)
1652
(-325 from 2007)
0.07931
2007176
(+7 from 2006)
1977
(+36 from 2006)
0.09341
2006183
(-6 from 2005)
1941
(+16 from 2005)
0.09285
2005177
(-5 from 2004)
1925
(-61 from 2004)
0.09485
2004172
(-10 from 2003)
1986
(-68 from 2003)
0.09842
2003162
(+7 from 2002)
2054
(+100 from 2002)
0.10237
2002169
(-13 from 2001)
1954
(-116 from 2001)
0.09894
2001156
(+14 from 2000)
2070
(+114 from 2000)
0.10450
2000170
(-7 from 1999)
1956
(+9 from 1999)
0.09801
1999163
(-6 from 1998)
1947
(-72 from 1998)
0.10001
1998157
(-23 from 1997)
2019
(-343 from 1997)
0.10415
1997134
(-11 from 1996)
2362
(-161 from 1996)
0.12371
1996123
(+5 from 1995)
2523
(+19 from 1995)
0.13160
1995128
(-17 from 1994)
2504
(-428 from 1994)
0.13031
1994111
(-10 from 1993)
2932
(-279 from 1993)
0.15041
1993101
(-4 from 1992)
3211
(-175 from 1992)
0.16287
199297
(-8 from 1991)
3386
(-458 from 1991)
0.16891
199189
(-5 from 1990)
3844
(+15 from 1990)
0.18904
199084
(+7 from 1989)
3829
(+236 from 1989)
0.18638
198991
(+17 from 1988)
3593
(+956 from 1988)
0.18035
1988108
(+160 from 1987)
2637
(+1717 from 1987)
0.13712
1987268
(+26 from 1986)
920
(+89 from 1986)
0.04909
1986294
(+10 from 1985)
831
(+41 from 1985)
0.04503
1985304
(+44 from 1984)
790
(+126 from 1984)
0.04279
1984348
(-95 from 1983)
664
(-276 from 1983)
0.03682
1983253
(+61 from 1982)
940
(+165 from 1982)
0.05252
1982314
(+30 from 1981)
775
(+97 from 1981)
0.04272
1981344
(+25 from 1980)
678
(+44 from 1980)
0.03791
1980369
No change from 1979
634
(+21 from 1979)
0.03561
1979369
(-12 from 1978)
613
(+20 from 1978)
0.03557
1978357
(+40 from 1977)
593
(+67 from 1977)
0.03607
1977397
(+76 from 1976)
526
(+133 from 1976)
0.03198
1976473
(+157 from 1975)
393
(+144 from 1975)
0.02500
1975630
(+132 from 1974)
249
(+66 from 1974)
0.01595
1974762
(+19 from 1973)
183
(+12 from 1973)
0.01168
1973781
(+346 from 1972)
171
(+73 from 1972)
0.01100
19721127
(-43 from 1971)
98
(-13 from 1971)
0.00608
19711084
(+35 from 1970)
111
(+6 from 1970)
0.00633
19701119
(-32 from 1969)
105
(+1 from 1969)
0.00573
19691087
(+123 from 1968)
104
(+23 from 1968)
0.00590
19681210
(+17 from 1967)
81
(+6 from 1967)
0.00474
19671227
(+341 from 1966)
75
(+24 from 1966)
0.00437
19661568
(+200 from 1965)
51
(+10 from 1965)
0.00290
19651768
(-21 from 1964)
41
(-3 from 1964)
0.00224
19641747
(+267 from 1963)
44
(+10 from 1963)
0.00225
19632014
(-257 from 1962)
34
(-8 from 1962)
0.00171
19621757
(+50 from 1961)
42
(+2 from 1961)
0.00207
19611807
(-190 from 1960)
40
(-8 from 1960)
0.00193
19601617
(-167 from 1959)
48
(-7 from 1959)
0.00231
19591450
(+253 from 1958)
55
(+15 from 1958)
0.00265
19581703
(-62 from 1957)
40
(-3 from 1957)
0.00194
19571641
(+462 from 1956)
43
(+16 from 1956)
0.00205
19562103
(-264 from 1955)
27
(-6 from 1955)
0.00131
19551839
(+610 from 1954)
33
(+13 from 1954)
0.00165
19542449
(-691 from 1953)
20
(-12 from 1953)
0.00100
19531758
(-79 from 1952)
32
(-2 from 1952)
0.00166
19521679
(+567 from 1951)
34
(+14 from 1951)
0.00179
19512246
(-61 from 1950)
20
No change from 1950
0.00108
19502185
(+225 from 1949)
20
(+3 from 1949)
0.00114
19492410
(+1793 from 1948)
17
(+10 from 1948)
0.00097
19484203
(-1434 from 1947)
7
(-7 from 1947)
0.00040
19472769
(+896 from 1946)
14
(+6 from 1946)
0.00077
19463665
(-278 from 1945)
8
No change from 1945
0.00050
19453387
(+1187 from 1944)
8
(+3 from 1944)
0.00059
19444574
(-836 from 1942)
5
(-2 from 1942)
0.00037
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19423738
(-179 from 1941)
7
No change from 1941
0.00050
19413559
(+142 from 1936)
7
(+1 from 1936)
0.00056
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19363701
(-1013 from 1933)
6
(-4 from 1933)
0.00056
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19332688
(-198 from 1932)
10
(-2 from 1932)
0.00096
19322490
(+2061 from 1930)
12
(+7 from 1930)
0.00108
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19304551
(-869 from 1929)
5
(-2 from 1929)
0.00043
19293682
(-1398 from 1928)
7
(-8 from 1928)
0.00060
19282284
(+415 from 1927)
15
(+3 from 1927)
0.00125
19272699
(+1607 from 1926)
12
(+6 from 1926)
0.00097
19264306
(-944 from 1925)
6
(-3 from 1925)
0.00049
19253362
(+31 from 1924)
9
No change from 1924
0.00071
19243393
(-476 from 1923)
9
(-2 from 1923)
0.00069
19232917
(+41 from 1922)
11
No change from 1922
0.00088
19222958
(+206 from 1921)
11
(+1 from 1921)
0.00088
19213164
(+1811 from 1920)
10
(+5 from 1920)
0.00078
19204975
(-2986 from 1919)
5
(-13 from 1919)
0.00040
19191989
(+1255 from 1918)
18
(+9 from 1918)
0.00153
19183244
(-1321 from 1917)
9
(-9 from 1917)
0.00075
19171923
(+2494 from 1916)
18
(+13 from 1916)
0.00160
19164417
(-2367 from 1915)
5
(-10 from 1915)
0.00046
19152050
(+588 from 1914)
15
(+7 from 1914)
0.00147
19142638
(-755 from 1913)
8
(-3 from 1913)
0.00100
19131883
(+1096 from 1912)
11
(+6 from 1912)
0.00168
19122979
(-1022 from 1909)
5
(-1 from 1909)
0.00085
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19091957
(+104 from 1907)
6
(+1 from 1907)
0.00163
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19072061
(-130 from 1905)
5
No change from 1905
0.00148
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051931
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00161
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Bianca

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

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3652021#2912022#2902023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4982021#4222022#4752023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2572021#2492022#3442023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1812021#1802022#2322023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3782021#4192022#4772023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2032021#2282022#2352023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5882021#7622022#8052023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7572021#5242022#7682023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6312021#4762022#4782023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3502021#2882022#4032023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#11962021#5352022#6202023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4922021#5082022#5272023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7332021#5022022#4982023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3972021#5052022#5422023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1742021#2302022#2992023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4442021#5492022#5862023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5942017#6612018#6672021

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5282021#7012022#6222023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3852021#2892022#4382023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4582021#5002022#4302023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#8322021#6512022#5742023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3362015#2632017#3732018

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5882020#6102021#6652023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3092021#5312022#3792023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8512018#6212020#8362022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6622021#5602022#5492023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3982021#3842022#8722023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6672021#8862022#8302023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7752019#7972022#5512023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1812011#1952012#2442013

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2492005#3962007#5772015

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6392017#5092019#6362021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3232015#5072017#4932020

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3992020#6172022#5362023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4112017#4542018#6072019

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4882020#5072021#5972022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7582019#7522021#7522022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1932013#1902016#1582022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1912010#2322013#1932015

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3402009#3162012#4482016

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2622010#3852014#3862017

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1802009#2372011#2362014

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1352012#1302015#1822022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3162003#2882006#3052013

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1931994#2032006#1792007

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1552005#1192006#2312013

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1071991#1272000

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1052005#1042009

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1802007

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2022007

Popularity Rankings for Bianca in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Romania

Romania flagRomania#112011#172012#182013

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#152020#152021#152022

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil flagBrazil#172010 (Decade)

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#222013#282014#272015

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#622018#262019#252020

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#372021#452022#372023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#772006#732007#752008

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1092019#1062020#822021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#902021#1132022#1072023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1122020#1512021#1702022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1722021#2692022#3212023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1772013#1862014#1832020

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2042021#2712022#1962023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2062021#2332022#2902023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3022016#2612017#2412022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3682021#3342022#2512023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2762020#3682021#3662022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3292021#3632022#3942023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3541997#4092017#4852021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3632021#3892022#4452023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4172019#4022020#4492021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4402013#4402016#4242019

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

Is Bianca a Name for Boys or Girls?

Bianca is mainly given to girls. Its elegant and timeless appeal makes it a popular choice among parents for their daughters.

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

Bianca in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Bianca Jagger (Activist, born 1945): A Nicaraguan social and human rights advocate and former actress, ex-wife of Mick Jagger.
  • Bianca Lawson (Actress, born 1979): An American actress who has appeared in television series like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Pretty Little Liars."
  • Bianca Andreescu (Tennis Player, born 2000): A Canadian professional tennis player who won the US Open in 2019.
  • Bianca Del Rio (Drag Queen, born 1975): An American drag queen, comedian, and winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 6.
  • Bianca Kajlich (Actress, born 1977): An American actress known for her roles in "Rules of Engagement" and "Dawson's Creek."
  • Bianca Balti (Model, born 1984): An Italian supermodel who has graced the covers of numerous international fashion magazines.
  • Bianca Ryan (Singer, born 1994): An American singer who won the first season of "America's Got Talent."
  • Bianca di Angelo ("Percy Jackson & The Olympians," 2005 Novel Series): A young demigod and sister of Nico di Angelo who joins the Hunters of Artemis.
  • Bianca Stratford ("10 Things I Hate About You," 1999 Film): The popular younger sister of Kat Stratford, who must follow her strict father's dating rules.
  • Bianca ("The Rescuers," 1977 Animated Film): A sophisticated Hungarian mouse and co-agent of the Rescue Aid Society.
  • "Bianca" (1983 Song by Francesco De Gregori): A classic Italian song that tells a romantic story.
  • Bianca Minola ("The Taming of the Shrew," 1590s Play by William Shakespeare): The younger and more desirable daughter of Baptista Minola.
  • Bianca ("All My Children," 1970 TV Series): A character who goes through numerous dramatic storylines in this long-running soap opera.
  • Santa Bianca Church (Veneto, Italy): A historic church located in the province of Verona, featuring remarkable Renaissance architecture.
  • Playa Bianca Beach (Cartagena, Colombia): A stunning white-sand beach located on Isla Barú, popular with tourists for its clear blue waters.
  • Bianca Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A picturesque lake located in the central region of British Columbia, surrounded by lush forests.
  • Santa Bianca Village (Lombardy, Italy): A small village in the Lombardy region, noted for its scenic countryside and agricultural heritage.
  • Bianca Point (Antarctica): A geographical point located on the south side of the island in the Wilhelm Archipelago.
  • Bianca Resort (Montego Bay, Jamaica): A luxury resort offering beachfront accommodations and various recreational activities.

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Bianca is a name that’s full of grace and beauty. If you’ve fallen for it, you might also like names like Amelia or Charlotte. Thank you for exploring Bianca with me, and happy naming!
Helen Doanna