US Popularity:5628
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:vapor; breath
Flowing forth like a sweet exhalation, Abella is a breezy, gender-neutral name of primarily Hebrew origin. Drawn from the Hebrew word hével, meaning "vapor" or "breath," Abella is a variation of its common European spelling, Abel. For many, this jaunty name is a far cry from Cain's ill-fated brother but rather finds a more fitting association with the Aragonese, Catalan, Galician, and Old Portuguese word for "bee." Some also believe it’s linked with the Assyrian word for “meadow,” as well as the Hebrew term for “foolishness.” In any case, whether a slow riser or a little ball of energy, you can be sure your little Abella will be a breath of fresh air for all who meet them.

Abella Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Abella is currently #3779 on The Bump
Boy:Abella is currently #2534 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Abella is currently #5628 in U.S. births
Girl:Abella is currently #5770 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#5770
in 2022
+ 318
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Abella

  • Behind the Name, Abella, June 2008

  • Behind the Name, Abel, June 2023

  • WordSense Dictionary, Abella

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 325

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