Girls name · California
Bella in California
Bella was the 95th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 319 babies named Bella that year. Since 1923, California families have named 13,218 babies Bella.
Popularity over time
Bella in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 | 577th |
| 1983 | 5 | 2373rd |
| 1992 | 17 | 1439th |
| 1999 | 39 | 791st |
| 2005 | 310 | 157th |
| 2012 | 761 | 35th |
| 2018 | 750 | 29th |
| 2025 | 319 | 95th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 577th in 1923 to 95th in 2025.
The most babies named Bella in California in a single year was 902, in 2010. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 2010.
Across the country, Bella reached its best rank of 17th in Nevada (2012). See Bella in every state →
How popular is Bella in California?
Bella was the 95th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 319 babies named Bella that year. Since 1923, California families have named 13,218 babies Bella.
How many babies are named Bella in California?
In 2025, 319 babies were named Bella in California. The most babies named Bella in California in a single year was 902, in 2010.
What is the rank of Bella in California?
Bella ranked 95th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 2010.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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