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