Abella
Every Abella since 2000 — 1,093 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abella
Abella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,362 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 1,093 American babies have been named Abella. Its peak came in 2018, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,617 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,391 |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,172 |
| 2021 | 46 | #3,391 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2,523 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,594 |
| 2018 | 85 | #2,191 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,401 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,385 |
| 2015 | 73 | #2,472 |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,371 |
| 2013 | 73 | #2,458 |
| 2012 | 84 | #2,232 |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,604 |
| 2010 | 53 | #3,123 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,014 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,179 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,808 |
| 2006 | 28 | #4,954 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,459 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,632 |
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| 2001 | 5 | #15,366 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,163 |
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Famous people named Abella
- Abella Physician · b. 1400
- Abella Danger Pornographic actor · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abella in 2025?
Abella ranked #8,362 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abella?
1,093 babies have been named Abella in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abella most popular?
Abella peaked in 2018, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Abella a boy or girl name?
Abella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abella rising or falling?
Abella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abella?
Well-known people named Abella include Abella (physician), Abella Danger (pornographic actor).