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Bellamia

bel-LAH-mee-uh · Beautiful beloved; a combination of the Italian words 'bella' (beautiful) and 'mia' (my).

Peak popularity
2010
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2014

Declining since 2014.

Popularity of Bellamia since 2004

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

6111720102020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s27
2010s67
2020s26

Meaning & origin

Bellamia is a modern Italian compound name that entered U.S. records in 2004, reflecting a trend of romantic, melodious names. Its peak came in 2010, but it has been on a downward trajectory since 2014, with fewer than five girls receiving the name per year in recent times. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, indicating scattered usage. While the etymology is clear, Bellamia remains an uncommon choice, likely appealing to parents drawn to its lyrical sound and straightforward meaning of 'my beautiful.'

Bellamia is a modern Italian name formed from the words 'bella' (beautiful) and 'mia' (my), literally meaning 'my beautiful'. It follows a pattern of romantic compound names popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, especially in the United States. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2004 and saw modest use during the 2010s before declining.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Bella, Mia, Lamia

Variants: Bella Mia

Sibling names for Bellamia

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Bellamia mean?
Bellamia means 'beautiful beloved' in Italian, derived from 'bella' (beautiful) and 'mia' (my).
How popular is the name Bellamia?
Bellamia has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. It was first recorded in 2004 and peaked in 2010. Usage has been declining since 2014.
Is Bellamia a boy or girl name?
Bellamia is almost exclusively used as a girls' name.