Aribella
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the Spanish "aria bella" meaning "beautiful aria".
Name Census estimates that about 1,263 living Americans carry the first name Aribella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aribella today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aribella births was 2014 (102 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aribella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Aribella is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 9 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 271,381 Americans
Peak year
2014
102 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,262
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Aribella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aribella from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 760 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aribella remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aribella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aribella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aribellas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Aribella, while Minnesota, Indiana, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 51 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aribella
The name Aribella is a feminine given name of Italian origin, derived from the combination of the Italian words "aria" meaning "air" and "bella" meaning "beautiful." It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval or Renaissance period, possibly around the 15th or 16th century, when Italian names gained popularity across Europe.
The earliest recorded use of the name Aribella can be traced back to the 16th century in various Italian Renaissance texts and records. One notable bearer of this name was Aribella Gozzadini, an Italian noblewoman from Bologna who lived in the late 16th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Aribella continued to be used in Italy, particularly among the aristocratic and upper-class families. One notable figure was Aribella Albrizzi, an Italian writer and salon hostess who lived from 1753 to 1838 and was renowned for her literary gatherings and influential circle of intellectuals.
In the 19th century, the name Aribella gained some popularity outside of Italy, particularly in English-speaking countries. One notable bearer was Aribella Goddard, an English pianist and composer who lived from 1836 to 1922 and was celebrated for her virtuosic performances and compositions.
Another historical figure who bore the name Aribella was Aribella Kenealy, an Irish writer and activist who lived from 1859 to 1939. She was known for her work in promoting women's rights and education, as well as her contributions to Irish literature.
In the early 20th century, Aribella Azevedo, a Brazilian educator and feminist, lived from 1873 to 1958 and played a significant role in advocating for women's education and empowerment in Brazil.
While the name Aribella has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and elegant choice, particularly in Italian-speaking regions and among those with an appreciation for its linguistic roots and connection to the idea of beauty and airiness.
People
Aribella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aribella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aribella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aribella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,263 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aribella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 271,381 US residents.
Is Aribella a common name?
We classify Aribella as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,272 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aribella most popular?
The single biggest year for Aribella was 2014, when 102 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aribella is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aribella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aribella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.