Airabella
A feminine name composed of "air" and "bella", meaning "beautiful air" or "beautiful breeze".
Name Census estimates that about 464 living Americans carry the first name Airabella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Airabella today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Airabella births was 2016 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Airabella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
464
~ 1 in 738,695 Americans
Peak year
2016
46 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,429
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Airabella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Airabella from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 325 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Airabella remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Airabella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Airabella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Airabellas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Airabella
The name Airabella is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th century as a combination of the English name Aira and the Italian name Bella. The first part, Aira, comes from the Greek word "aer," meaning air or breeze. Bella, on the other hand, is derived from the Italian word for beautiful.
While the name Airabella itself may not have a rich historical background, its components have roots in various cultures and time periods. The Greek concept of "aer" as a life-giving force was explored by ancient philosophers like Anaximenes and Aristotle. Similarly, the Italian word "bella" has been used to describe beauty and grace since the Renaissance era.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Airabella can be found in a novel titled "The Heir of Ardennan" by Mary Russell Mitford, published in 1831. In the book, Airabella is mentioned as a character's name, albeit a minor one. However, it is unclear whether the author coined the name or drew inspiration from elsewhere.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne variations of the name Airabella. In the 19th century, Aira Byrne (1818-1892) was an Irish writer and poet known for her romantic verse. In the early 20th century, Airabella Vickers (1901-1978) was a British actress who appeared in several stage productions and films.
More recently, Airabella Kamu (born 1992) is a Fijian professional rugby player who has represented her country in international competitions. Another notable figure is Airabella Fernandez (born 1988), a Mexican contemporary artist known for her vibrant paintings and installations.
It is worth noting that while the name Airabella may not have a deeply rooted historical significance, its components – air and beauty – have been celebrated across various cultures for centuries. The name's modern origins reflect the creative fusion of linguistic elements, resulting in a unique and melodic combination.
People
Airabella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Airabella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Airabella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Airabella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 464 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Airabella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 738,695 US residents.
Is Airabella a common name?
We classify Airabella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 467 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Airabella most popular?
The single biggest year for Airabella was 2016, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Airabella is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Airabella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Airabella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Airabella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Airabella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Airabella in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Airabella can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Airabella?
You can see how many people have the name Airabella on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.