Arabella
5 countries#213 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Arabella was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
27,957 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #213 · peaked in 2014 with 1,914 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,732 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #51 · peaked in 2020 with 1,162 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,017 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #47 · peaked in 2020 with 1,095 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
537 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #42 · peaked in 2025 with 92 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
178 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #87 · peaked in 2020 with 25 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
30 births recorded 1965–2020 · peaked in 2020 with 5 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Arabella’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #643 | — |
| 2007 | #648 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #655 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #448 | ↑207 |
| 2010 | #383 | ↑65 |
| 2011 | #333 | ↑50 |
| 2012 | #244 | ↑89 |
| 2013 | #209 | ↑35 |
| 2014 | #174 | ↑35 |
| 2015 | #194 | ↓20 |
| 2016 | #187 | ↑7 |
| 2017 | #156 | ↑31 |
| 2018 | #172 | ↓16 |
| 2019 | #194 | ↓22 |
| 2020 | #202 | ↓8 |
| 2021 | #195 | ↑7 |
| 2022 | #231 | ↓36 |
| 2023 | #225 | ↑6 |
| 2024 | #206 | ↑19 |
| 2025 | #213 | ↓7 |
Frequently asked questions about Arabella
Is Arabella a popular name?
Yes — Arabella currently ranks #213 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Arabella more common for boys or girls?
Arabella is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Arabella most popular?
Arabella peaked in 2014 in United States, with 1,914 recorded births that year.
Is Arabella rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Arabella’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #679 in 1881 to #213 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Arabella?
At least 36,719 babies have been recorded with the name Arabella across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Arabella popular in more than one country?
Yes — Arabella appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Arabella?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Arabella include Aitana, Zara, Lennon, Dahlia.
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