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The baby name Arabella is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced air-uh-BEL-uh (IPA: /ˌærəˈbɛlə/).

Arabella is Italian, Latin, Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Italian, Latin, Scottish
Pronunciation: air-uh-BEL-uh (IPA: /ˌærəˈbɛlə/)

What is the meaning of the name Arabella ?

The baby name Arabella is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced air-uh-BEL-uh (IPA: /ˌærəˈbɛlə/).

Arabella is Italian, Latin, Scottish in Origin.

Arabella is a feminine name with medieval Latin roots via Scotland. Most scholars derive it from Orabilis/Orabelis (from Latin orare “to pray” + -abilis), meaning “prayerful,” “invokable,” or “yielding to prayer.” Over time it was reshaped under the influence of Italian bella “beautiful,” giving rise to a secondary folk sense “beautiful” and encouraging its romantic appeal. Some also connect it to Amabel/Annabel (“lovable”), though this is likely a later conflation of sound and style.

Recorded in 12th–13th-century Scottish charters, it spread to England and appears with the early-modern spelling Arbella, most famously borne by Arbella Stuart (1575–1615). The name enjoyed Georgian and Victorian favor and has seen a modern revival in the UK and US. Variants and related forms include Arbella, Arabel, Arabelle, Arabela, Orabel/Orabella, and diminutives Bella, Belle, Ara, Ari. Usage today blends its devotional medieval sense with a contemporary image of elegance and softness.

Arabella has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Arabella

Arabella Kiesbauer Actor · Born 1969 · Germany Arabella Kiesbauer is a well-known television presenter and actress in Germany, most famous for hosting the popular talk show 'Arabella' in the 1990s. She has also appeared in various television series and films, showcasing her versatility as an entertainer.

Celebrity babies named Arabella

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Arabella Kennedy Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis model
Arabella Rose Kushner Ivanka Trump model

Arabella – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
Sweden Girls 2016 #186 2 1,634
United States Girls 2024 #187 1,476 8,487
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
Canada Girls 2024 #207 79 2,795
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
HU Girls 0 #218 8 3,308
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
GH Girls 0 #313 12 6,973
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
PL Girls 0 #360 5 5,096
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PH Girls 0 #371 20 13,098
France Girls 2020 #390 5 3,215
Austria Girls 0 #404 17 1,885
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
PA Girls 0 #472 10 9,861
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
GT Girls 0 #487 19 7,500
KW Girls 0 #502 14 19,177
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
CR Girls 0 #523 10 11,342
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
AE Girls 0 #538 16 20,968
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
CM Girls 0 #552 9 11,671
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
SG Girls 0 #575 12 18,916
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
HK Girls 0 #606 10 16,104
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IT 0 #690 25 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #711 28 3,895
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
NG Girls 0 #764 23 15,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #804 35 4,949
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
CL Girls 0 #832 20 14,098
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
PE Girls 0 #914 30 14,861
SA Girls 0 #915 21 25,931
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
MY Girls 0 #920 75 24,821
NL Girls 0 #938 18 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #954 30 5,561
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
CO Girls 0 #990 89 16,140
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
IT Girls 0 #1,039 424 9,415
ZA Girls 0 #1,117 25 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,140 44 17,781
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619

Arabella is popular in 70 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
France

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People also ask about Arabella

Arabella is predominantly a girl's name.
Arabella is a 4 syllable name, pronounced air-uh-BEL-uh (IPA: /ˌærəˈbɛlə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Arabel, Arabelle, Arabela, Arabell, Ara and Bella.
Yes, very popular — Arabella ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Arabella ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Arabella's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Arabella are in our database, including Arabella Kiesbauer (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Arabella for their child, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.