Arabelle Girl

Popularity: #861 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAIR-uh-bell / ˈɛə.rə.bɛl

Latin; French

Meaning

Latin: Beautiful altar; French: A combination of 'Ara' (altar) and 'Belle' (beautiful)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Arabelle has roots in Latin, where it is derived from the word 'ara,' meaning altar. It gained popularity in France, particularly in the 19th century, as a feminine form of names like Arabella. The name is often associated with beauty and elegance, reflecting its meaning. It has been used in various literary works, contributing to its charm and appeal.

Trend Summary

Arabelle has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

ArabellaAmabelleEstelleArielleEmmabelle

Variants

  • Arabella
  • Arabel

International Variants

  • Arabela (Spanish)
  • Arabella (Italian)
  • Arabelle (French)

Famous people named Arabelle

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Fictional characters named Arabelle

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Sibling Suggestions

IsabelleAnnabelleGabrielleMirabelleAdeleRosabelle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arabelle was first seen in the United States in 1893. Arabelle has ranked as high as #1240 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Arabelle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Arabelle (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 12
25%
TX 11
23%
OH 8
17%
NY 6
13%
PA 6
13%
FL 5
10%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18936
18946
18965
18996
19008
19036
19047
19057
191012
191210
191311
191417
191512
191616
191722
191814
191916
192015
192117
192222
192314
192413
192512
19266
19278
192811
19296
19308
19317
19326
19338
19365
19386
19405
19969
199811
199910
20005
20019
20029
200317
200419
200528
200634
200737
200839
200948
201058
201167
201292
2013112
2014137
2015133
2016124
2017146
2018117
201995
202098
202176
202291
2023118
202489