Bela

Unisex

Bela has been given to 1,295 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 2008. In 2025, about 1 in 76,537 girls was named Bela.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,295

Peak year

2008 (49 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

▼ -9%

Gender split

63% girls / 37% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Bela — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Bellagirl

83,766 babies since 1880

Lelagirl

43,073 babies since 1880

Belvagirl

7,960 babies since 1881

Elagirl

2,846 babies since 1887

Bellgirl

2,626 babies since 1880

Beagirl

2,342 babies since 1883

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bela.

Monserrathgirl

1,296 babies since 1990

Jazleengirl

1,294 babies since 1995

Dayamigirl

1,297 babies since 1987

Sarabethgirl

1,300 babies since 1941

Devynngirl

1,300 babies since 1987

Morghangirl

1,301 babies since 1981

Izabellgirl

1,301 babies since 1995

Dariannagirl

1,302 babies since 1989

FAQ

How popular is the name Bela?

Bela has been given to 1,295 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Bela peak?

Bela peaked in 2008, when 49 babies were given the name.

Is Bela a girl or boy name?

Bela is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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