Declining since 2021, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Bellany since 2009
Babies named Bellany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Bellany first entered U.S. records in 2009, a latecomer to the wave of Scottish surname-inspired first names. It reached its peak rank of 8,362 in 2025, with a one-in-133,939 birth rate, and has been falling in use since 2021. The name has not been recorded in any top state lists, reflecting its rarity. Its appeal lies in its melodic sound and connection to Scottish heritage, though its meaning remains debated. As a modern coinage, Bellany typifies the trend of adopting old surnames as fresh given names for girls.
Bellany is a habitational surname from a Scottish place, likely Bellenden or Bellany in Berwickshire. It may derive from Gaelic elements meaning 'white swan' or 'beautiful river'. As a given name, it emerged in the early 21st century, part of the trend for using surname-style names for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bella, Belle, Annie
Variants: Bellany, Bellaney
Sibling names for Bellany
Names that share Bellany's style, for a brother or sister.
