Girls name · Illinois
Bella in Illinois
Bella was the 176th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 56 babies named Bella that year. Since 1916, Illinois families have named 2,642 babies Bella.
Popularity over time
Bella in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | 619th |
| 1996 | 5 | 1477th |
| 2001 | 16 | 700th |
| 2006 | 46 | 302nd |
| 2011 | 142 | 81st |
| 2016 | 125 | 93rd |
| 2020 | 123 | 69th |
| 2025 | 56 | 176th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 619th in 1916 to 176th in 2025.
The most babies named Bella in Illinois in a single year was 188, in 2018. Its best showing was 42nd among girls names in 2018.
Across the country, Bella reached its best rank of 17th in Nevada (2012). See Bella in every state →
How popular is Bella in Illinois?
Bella was the 176th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 56 babies named Bella that year. Since 1916, Illinois families have named 2,642 babies Bella.
How many babies are named Bella in Illinois?
In 2025, 56 babies were named Bella in Illinois. The most babies named Bella in Illinois in a single year was 188, in 2018.
What is the rank of Bella in Illinois?
Bella ranked 176th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 42nd among girls names in 2018.
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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