Declining since 2015.
Popularity of Christabella since 1997
Babies named Christabella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Christabella is a modern elaboration of Christina, blending the name with the popular -bella suffix. First recorded in U.S. data in 1997, it saw a modest peak in 2016 before entering a gradual decline that began around 2015. The name has never cracked the top 1000, reflecting its rarity as a distinctive choice. Its construction follows a pattern seen in names like Annabella and Rosabella, and it has not been concentrated in any particular state. Christabella remains an uncommon but recognizable option for parents seeking a name with religious connotations and a melodic ending.
Christabella is a modern coinage combining the name Christina (from Latin Christiana, meaning 'follower of Christ') with the Italian or Spanish suffix -bella, meaning 'beautiful'. It emerged primarily in English-speaking countries, following a pattern of elaborate feminine names blending Christ- with -bella, akin to Christabel. The name saw limited but steady use beginning in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chrissy, Bella, Christa
Variants: Cristabella, Kristabella
Sibling names for Christabella
Names that share Christabella's style, for a brother or sister.
