Orabella
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "golden and beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Orabella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Orabella today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Orabella births was 2020 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Orabella. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Orabella with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Orabella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
2020
10 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2020 SSA rank
#10,083
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Orabella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Orabella from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 14 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Orabella remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Orabella 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 Orabella 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 Orabella
The name Orabella is a beautiful and intriguing combination of two distinct origins. Its first part, "Ora," is derived from the Latin word "orare," meaning "to pray" or "to speak." This suggests a connection to prayer, devotion, and the power of speech or communication. The second part, "bella," is derived from the Italian word for "beautiful," further enhancing the name's allure and elegance.
Orabella's roots can be traced back to the Renaissance period in Italy, when the revival of classical Latin and Greek studies led to a renewed interest in creating new names inspired by ancient languages. During this time, many Italian families sought to imbue their children's names with deeper meanings and cultural significance, often drawing from Latin or combining Latin roots with Italian or other Romance language elements.
While there are no definitive records of the name Orabella appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic origins suggest a connection to the rich cultural and artistic traditions of the Italian Renaissance. The name's combination of Latin and Italian elements reflects the era's celebration of classical learning, art, and beauty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orabella can be found in the 16th century, when it was used by an Italian noble family from Florence. Among the notable bearers of this name throughout history are:
1. Orabella Veneziana (c. 1530-1590), an Italian Renaissance painter known for her exquisite portraits of Venetian noblewomen.
2. Orabella Mancini (1639-1715), an Italian courtier and member of the influential Mancini family, who was a part of the court of Louis XIV of France.
3. Orabella Pico (1720-1799), an Italian writer and philosopher who contributed to the Enlightenment discourse on female education and gender equality.
4. Orabella Montaldi (1845-1920), an Italian opera singer renowned for her powerful soprano voice and performances in various European opera houses.
5. Orabella Vitali (1901-1978), an Italian sculptor and artist known for her exceptional works in bronze and marble, many of which can be found in museums and public spaces throughout Italy.
These individuals, spanning several centuries, not only carried the name Orabella but also left their mark in various fields, from the arts and literature to philosophy and music. Their accomplishments and legacies have further enriched the cultural significance of this captivating name, solidifying its place in history as a symbol of beauty, eloquence, and artistic expression.
People
Orabella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Orabella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Orabella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Orabella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Orabella 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Orabella a common name?
We classify Orabella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Orabella most popular?
The single biggest year for Orabella was 2020, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Orabella is about 7 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 Orabella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Orabella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Orabella 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 Orabella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Orabella 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 Orabella 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 have Orabella as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.