Bea

Bea is a girl's name of Spanish 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 88 girls in the United States.

Bea at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/biː/

About the name Bea

Bea belongs to the Spanish 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, Bea first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #834 in 1908, and in 2024 88 babies received the name — 2,256 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bea in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#834 in 1908
Peak year
2024
Babies named Bea in 2024
88
Total since 1880
2,256

Bea in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#703 in 2019
Babies named Bea in 2025
44
Total since 1996
639

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bea mean?

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

Is Bea a boy or girl name?

Bea is a girl name. In 2024, 88 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bea?

Bea comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Bea?

Bea first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #834 in 1908, and 88 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Bea?

Bea is pronounced /biː/ (IPA).

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.