Bela

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Bela Pronunciation

Bela is pronounced BEH-lah /ˈbɛ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Italian/Latin bella, 'beautiful', and/or Slavic bela, 'white'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Beautiful and soft: Bela means 'beautiful' (Italian) or 'white' (Slavic). Sweet, simple, and warm.

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Origin MediumLatin, Slavic

MeaningFrom Italian/Latin bella, 'beautiful', and/or Slavic bela, 'white'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4561 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 788

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Bela comes from Italian/Latin bella, 'beautiful' (a single-l spelling), and overlaps Slavic bela, 'white' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, soft name; for girls here (Béla is a separate Hungarian boys' name).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, beautiful-or-white at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Bela means 'beautiful' (a single-l form of Bella, Italian) — and 'white' in Slavic languages; a sweet, simple name (note Béla is a Hungarian boys' name).

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Bela / Bella — routes layered

Variations

BellaBelahBella

Nicknames

Bee

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Latin Slavic

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If you like Bela…

Bella— the double-l form

Belle— the French 'beautiful' name

Mila— a companion soft Slavic name

Lola— shares Bela's Latin roots

Milla— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Bela?

Bela is pronounced BEH-lah (/ˈbɛ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Bela said aloud.

How do you say Bela?

Bela is said BEH-lah (/ˈbɛ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Bela said aloud.

What does the name Bela mean?

Bela is Italian 'beautiful' (a form of Bella) and Slavic 'white'; the routes are layered.

Is Bela a boy or girl name?

Bela is a girl's name here (Béla is a separate Hungarian boys' name).

How popular is Bela?

Bela is a rare name in the U.S.