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Zabella

♀ Girl

Pronounced zah-BEL-ah /zɑˈbɛl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A short form/spelling of Isabella — a form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew, 'pledged to God; my God is abundance/oath'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pledged to God: Zabella spells Isabella. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'zah-BEL-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowHebrew, Italian
MeaningA short form/spelling of Isabella — a form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew, 'pledged to God; my God is abundance/oath'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10212 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 238

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920062024

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

Zabella is a short form/spelling of Isabella — a form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew, 'pledged to God; my God is abundance/oath' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'zah-BEL-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling of Isabella. Rare, pledged-to-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Isabella is 'pledged to God' (a form of Elizabeth) — Zabella is a short form/spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'zah-BEL-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Isabella — Hebrew; routes layered

Variations

IsabellaIzabellaZabela

Nicknames

BellaZab

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If you like Zabella…

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Izabella— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zabella mean?

Zabella spells Isabella — a form of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'pledged to God; my God is abundance'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zabella?

It's said zah-BEL-ah /zɑˈbɛl.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zabella a boy or girl name?

Zabella is a girl's name.

How popular is Zabella?

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

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