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Why parents love Arabella- The meaning yielding to prayer is spiritually beautiful.
- Four syllables with an irresistible musical flow: ar-ah-BEL-ah.
- Arctic Monkeys' Arabella gives it indie-rock cool.
- Bella, Ari, and Elle are all gorgeous nicknames.
- It's been used in Scotland since the 12th century — genuine heritage.
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The vibe of Arabella
prayerfulmusicalaristocraticScottishintimateelegantindiecomposed
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Origin & history of Arabella
Latin orabilis (yielding to prayer)
→ medieval Scottish Arabella
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Latin / Scottish roots
Arabella most likely comes from the Latin orabilis, meaning yielding to prayer. It has been used in Scotland since at least the 12th century, favoured by aristocratic families. Richard Strauss composed the opera Arabella (1933) as a romantic comedy set in 1860s Vienna. The Arctic Monkeys' Arabella, from their 2013 album AM, brought the name to a younger, indie-rock audience. The name has been climbing the US charts steadily, appealing to parents who love the -bella ending but want something more distinctive than Isabella.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: 12th century Scotland; used by Scottish aristocratic families for centuries.
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Today
Arabella remains a beloved choice, ranking #196 in the US. 26,512 babies have been named Arabella since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Arabella?
2014
peak year
Today, Arabella ranks around #196 in the United States, with roughly 1,564 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2014, 1,912 babies were given the name (ranked #174 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Arabella's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 26,512 babies have been registered as Arabella since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,912
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #174)
(ranked #174)
1,564
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
15,640
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
26,512
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Arabella7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
Arabella's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — fitting for a name meaning yielding to prayer. People named Arabella tend to be contemplative, elegant, and attuned to the spiritual dimensions of life. Their beauty has depth.
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Contemplative beauty✦
Attuned to the spiritual◈
Elegant depth◎
Prayer-like grace♡
Intimate wisdomA1
R9
A1
B2
E5
L3
L3
A1
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Arabella🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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Famous people named ArabellaClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Arabella (Arctic Monkeys)
Indie-rock anthem from the band's AM album (2013).
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Arabella (Strauss opera)
Richard Strauss's romantic comedy opera (1933).
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Arabella Stuart
Claimant to the English throne in the early 17th century.
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Arabella Mansfield
First female lawyer in the United States (1869).
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