Rising since 2012, #3,645 for girls today.
Popularity of Bellami since 2011
Babies named Bellami per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 109 |
| 2020s | 257 |
Meaning & origin
Bellami is a modern American invention that first appeared on the U.S. baby-name landscape in 2011. Its rank of 3,645 in 2025 places it far from the mainstream, with only about 1 in 39,202 newborn girls receiving the name in that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021, and its trajectory has been steadily rising since 2012, suggesting a slow but consistent increase in appeal. While its origins are not rooted in any ancient language or culture, Bellami's construction mirrors the trend toward melodic, feminine names ending in 'mi' or 'ie.' Its strongest association is with California, where it appears most frequently, possibly reflecting the state's openness to creative and distinctive name choices. As a modern coinage, Bellami carries no historical or religious baggage, making it a blank canvas for parents seeking a unique and contemporary sound.
Bellami is a 21st-century invented name, likely formed by blending the popular name Bella (short for Isabella, from Italian meaning 'beautiful') with the trendy suffix -mi, reminiscent of names like Ami or Kami. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011 and has seen modest use, primarily in California.
Where Bellami is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bella, Mimi, Ami
Sibling names for Bellami
Names that share Bellami's style, for a brother or sister.
