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Arabell

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Pronounced AIR-ah-bel /ˈɛr.ɑ.bɛl/High

Meaning: A form of Arabella — variously linked to the Latin orabilis, 'yielding to prayer; entreatable', and to ara bella, 'a beautiful altar'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Yielding to prayer; a beautiful altar: Arabell is a form of Arabella. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA form of Arabella — variously linked to the Latin orabilis, 'yielding to prayer; entreatable', and to ara bella, 'a beautiful altar'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8466 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 175

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202318942024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arabell is a form of Arabella — variously linked to the Latin orabilis, 'yielding to prayer; entreatable', and to ara bella, 'a beautiful altar' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AIR-ah-bel').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Arabella. Rare, yielding-to-prayer at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Arabella is variously linked to the Latin orabilis, 'yielding to prayer', and ara bella, 'a beautiful altar' — Arabell is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AIR-ah-bel').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Arabella — routes layered

Variations

ArabellaArabelleArabel

Nicknames

AraBell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arabell mean?

Arabell is a form of Arabella — variously Latin 'yielding to prayer' and 'a beautiful altar'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arabell?

It's said AIR-ah-bel /ˈɛr.ɑ.bɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arabell a boy or girl name?

Arabell is a girl's name.

How popular is Arabell?

Arabell is a very rare name in the U.S.

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