Sibella
A girl's name of Greek origin with 47 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and three syllables, Sibella hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2007, with 47 total recorded births.
Sibella is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Sibella is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sibella is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant of Sybilla or Sibyl, from the Greek sibylla, meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle.' In antiquity, the sibyls were legendary female prophets consulted on matters of great importance — most famous among them the Cumaean Sibyl, who guided Aeneas in Virgil's Aeneid.
Sibella gives the ancient Sybil a more elaborate, Italianate form. Its four-syllable elegance and prophetic heritage make it a stunning choice for parents who love classical names with genuine mythological depth.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sibella's final sounds are melodic, romantic — a pattern shared with Italian and French feminine names. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Sibella follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sibella's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sibella has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 30 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 12 | — |
The Story of Sibella
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Sibella is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Sibella are most likely born between 2007 and 2017.
How rare is Sibella?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sibella is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 30 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 2007–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #17403 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15301 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18088 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14141 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16158 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16237 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19798 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15258 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2022