Arbedella
A girl's name with 20 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Arbedella, you're looking at a name that fewer than 20 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The melodic, romantic ending gives Arbedella a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
Arbedella is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Arbedella is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, combining elements of Arabella and Della. Fanciful and elaborate, it belongs to a tradition of ornate Southern American names that carry both grandeur and personal flair.
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In the American context, Arbedella is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1936–1938). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
With 20 total births, Arbedella exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arbedella has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1936.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 20 | #3778 | — |
The Story of Arbedella
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1937, Arbedella is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Arbedella are most likely born between 1936 and 1938.
How rare is Arbedella?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arbedella is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1936, peaked in the 1930s with 20 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1936–1938)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 | #4371 |
| 1937 | 10 | #2745 |
| 1936 | 5 | #4219 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1936–1938