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Bellah

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Pronounced BEL-ah /ˈbɛl.ɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Bella — from the Italian/Latin bella, 'beautiful'; also a short form of Isabella/ArabellaLow

In 30 seconds: Beautiful: Bellah spells Bella. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowItalian, Latin

MeaningA spelling of Bella — from the Italian/Latin bella, 'beautiful'; also a short form of Isabella/Arabella

U.S. rank (2025)#12111 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 500

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Bellah is a spelling of Bella — from the Italian/Latin bella, 'beautiful'; also a short form of Isabella/Arabella. A crisp, classic name (said 'BEL-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Bella. Rare in this form, beautiful at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bella means 'beautiful' in Italian/Latin — Bellah is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'BEL-ah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Bella — Latin etymology

Variations

BellaBelahBellla

Nicknames

Belle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bellah mean?

Bellah spells Bella — Italian/Latin 'beautiful' (also short of Isabella/Arabella).

How do you pronounce Bellah?

It's said BEL-ah /ˈbɛl.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bellah a boy or girl name?

Bellah is a girl's name.

How popular is Bellah?

Bellah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.