Adabella

ad-uh-BEL-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a combination of Ada and Bella, or a variant of Adabel.

Peak popularity

2012

Usually for

Girls

Trend

Declining since 2013

Declining since 2013.

Popularity of Adabella since 2008

Babies named Adabella per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Girls
2000s	20
2010s	156
2020s	11

Meaning & origin

Adabella is a modern name that first appeared in recorded use in 2008. Although it has never entered the top 1,000 names, it achieved a modest peak in 2012. Since 2013, its usage has been falling, reflecting the typical arc of many contemporary coinages. The name is formed from stylish elements Ada and Bella, and while its meaning is not historically established, it carries a perceived sense of nobility and beauty. As a rare name, Adabella offers a unique choice for parents seeking a melodic and feminine option without widespread usage.

Adabella is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the names Ada (of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble') and Bella (Italian for 'beautiful'), or as a variation of the name Adabel. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in the late 2000s and has seen modest, intermittent use since then.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Addie, Bella, Ada

Variants: Adabel, Adabelle

Sibling names for Adabella

Names that share Adabella's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Isabella, Ariella, Anabella, Arabella, Mirabella, Adamariz

Brothers: Adrian, Sebastian, Julian, Gabriel, Alexander

Questions parents ask

What does the name Adabella mean?

Adabella is of uncertain origin, but it is likely a modern combination of Ada and Bella, giving it the potential meanings of 'noble' and 'beautiful'.

How popular is the name Adabella?

Adabella is very rare. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008 but has not ranked in the top 1,000 names in any year.

Is Adabella a girl's name or a boy's name?

Adabella is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.