Rising since 2019, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Arabell since 1894
Babies named Arabell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Arabell is a rare and refined variant of the better-known Arabella, a name that has seen a resurgence in recent years. According to Social Security data, Arabell ranked 7885th in 2025, with 1 in 123,636 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been consistently rising since 2019, reaching its peak in 2023. The name was first recorded in 1894, suggesting a long but intermittent history. While it has not been associated with any particular state, its classic feel appeals to parents seeking an elegant, traditional name with modern appeal.
Arabell is a variant of Arabella, which itself likely derives from the Latin 'orabilis' meaning 'yielding to prayer' or from a combination of 'Arab' and 'bella' (beautiful). The name Arabella was used in Scotland and England from the 16th century, gaining prominence through literary use. Arabell, with a simplified spelling, emerged as a less common variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ara, Bella, Belle
Sibling names for Arabell
Names that share Arabell's style, for a brother or sister.
