Arabela

Arabela is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Arabela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Arabela

Arabela belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Arabela first appears in Social Security records in 1945. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4588 in 1945, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 161 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arabela in US records

First recorded (US)
1945
Best US rank
#4588 in 1945
Peak year
2012
Babies named Arabela in 2024
5
Total since 1880
161

Arabela in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2025
Best rank
#3705 in 2025
Babies named Arabela in 2025
6
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arabela mean?

The meaning of Arabela is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Arabela a boy or girl name?

Arabela is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arabela?

Arabela comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Arabela?

Arabela first appears in US records in 1945. Its best-ever ranking was #4588 in 1945, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.