Bea - girls name

Bea name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 87%

Bea name meaning:

The name Bea is a diminutive form of the name Beatrice, which has Latin origins. The name Beatrice is derived from the Latin word "beatus," which means "blessed" or "happy." Therefore, the name Bea can be seen as a shortened version of the name Beatrice, carrying a similar meaning of happiness or blessings.

The name Bea has a simple and sweet sound, making it an endearing choice for a girl's name. It also has a timeless quality, and its popularity has remained consistent over the years. The name Bea exudes a sense of warmth and positivity, embodying the idea of happiness and blessings. It can be a beautiful choice for parents who wish to convey their hopes and wishes for their daughter's life filled with joy and contentment.

Origin: Latin

Form of Beatrice. Bringer of joy.

Related names

Beatrice , Bea , Beat, Bee , Beitris, Trissie, Trixie

Other girls names beginning with B

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 747 out of 5581

50 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    982
  • 5yrs

    494
  • 1yr

    93

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (792)

Historical popularity of Bea

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Bea from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Bea in 2024