Rising since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Bellina since 1961
Babies named Bellina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Bellina is an Italian diminutive that entered U.S. records in 1961, reflecting the appeal of feminine '-ina' endings. Its peak year was 2011, and since 2022 the name has been rising in use, ranking 10,917 in 2025 with an incidence of 1 in 200,908. While it has not yet broken into top state lists, its melodic quality and connection to the well-loved name Bella give it a quiet but steady presence. Bellina offers a distinctive alternative to more common names, preserving Italian heritage and a deeply affectionate meaning.
Bellina is an Italian diminutive of Bella, which derives from the Latin 'bellus' meaning 'beautiful'. It emerged as an affectionate pet form, often used as a given name in its own right, particularly in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities. The name gained modest usage in the United States beginning in the 1960s, reflecting a broader trend of names ending in '-ina'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bella, Lina, Belli
Sibling names for Bellina
Names that share Bellina's style, for a brother or sister.
