Rising since 2004, #2,276 for girls today.
Popularity of Aribella since 2004
Babies named Aribella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 760 |
| 2020s | 495 |
Meaning & origin
Aribella is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004. Its usage has been steadily rising since then, reaching a peak in 2018. In 2025, it ranked 2276th nationally, with a popularity rate of about 1 in 20,091 births. The name has been most frequently recorded in North Carolina, Texas, and California, reflecting its appeal across varied regions. As a contemporary invention, Aribella lacks deep historical roots but fits well with the trend of melodious, multi-syllabic feminine names ending in 'bella'.
Aribella is a modern coinage, first appearing in the United States in the early 2000s. It is likely formed from the fashionable prefix Ari- (found in names like Aria and Ariel) combined with the suffix -bella, meaning 'beautiful' in Italian, a common element in modern feminine names. The name has seen steady growth in usage since its debut, reflecting the popularity of melodic, multi-syllabic names.
Where Aribella is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Bella, Ribby
Sibling names for Aribella
Names that share Aribella's style, for a brother or sister.
