Bellamia
A feminine name derived from Latin words meaning "beautiful" and "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the first name Bellamia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bellamia today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bellamia births was 2010 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bellamia. 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.
People living today
119
~ 1 in 2,880,289 Americans
Peak year
2010
17 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,551
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Bellamia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bellamia 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 67 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Bellamia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bellamia 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 Bellamia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bellamia
The name Bellamia is a feminine given name of Italian origin, derived from the combination of the Italian words "bella" meaning beautiful and "mia" meaning mine. It is believed to have emerged during the Renaissance period in Italy, particularly in regions such as Tuscany and Umbria, where the Italian language flourished.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bellamia can be traced back to a 15th-century Italian noblewoman named Bellamia de' Medici, who was a member of the powerful Medici family of Florence. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and scholars.
In the 16th century, the name gained popularity among Italian aristocratic families, who often bestowed it upon their daughters as a reflection of their beauty and as a declaration of their affection. One notable figure from this time was Bellamia Sforza, a noblewoman from Milan who lived from 1518 to 1589 and was renowned for her literary talents and her involvement in the cultural life of the city.
As the Italian diaspora spread across Europe and beyond, the name Bellamia also found its way into other cultures and languages. In the 17th century, a French noblewoman named Bellamia de Montmorency (1602-1670) gained recognition for her role in promoting education and charitable works.
In the 19th century, the name resurfaced in the arts and literature. Bellamia Browning (1814-1861) was an English poet and the sister of the famous poet Robert Browning. She was known for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement.
Another notable figure with the name Bellamia was the Italian actress Bellamia Boni (1870-1944), who gained fame for her performances in several Italian silent films during the early 20th century. She was celebrated for her talent and her ability to captivate audiences with her beauty and grace on screen.
While the name Bellamia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has endured as a beautiful and romantic name with a rich cultural heritage, reflecting the Italian appreciation for art, beauty, and language.
People
Bellamia + last name combinations
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FAQ
Bellamia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bellamia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 119 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bellamia 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 2,880,289 US residents.
Is Bellamia a common name?
We classify Bellamia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 120 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bellamia most popular?
The single biggest year for Bellamia was 2010, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bellamia is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bellamia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bellamia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bellamia 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.
Is Bellamia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bellamia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bellamia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Bellamia?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Bellamia, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.