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Bianca

/ bee-AHN-kuh /
Girl Italian 3 syllables
Meaning
Bianca means White (Italian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
bee-AHN-kuh
Popularity
#500 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Bianca in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Bianca first appears in US records in 1905. It peaked in 1991, when 3,844 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 594.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Bianca popular?

Declining Bianca is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1991 peak.

US babies given the name Bianca, by decade
2020s 4,106
2010s 9,293
2000s 18,914
1990s 28,558
1980s 12,462
1970s 3,041
1960s 560
1950s 324
1940s 73
1930s 33
1920s 95
1910s 89
1900s 16

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Bianca mean?

From the Italian, “white,” a symbol of purity.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bianca mean?

Bianca means White. From the Italian, “white,” a symbol of purity.

What is the origin of the name Bianca?

Bianca is of Italian origin.

How do you pronounce Bianca?

Bianca is pronounced “bee-AHN-kuh.”

Is Bianca a boy or a girl name?

Bianca is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Bianca a popular name right now?

Bianca is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1991 peak.

How popular is the name Bianca?

In 2025, Bianca ranked #500 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Bianca most popular?

Bianca was most popular in 1991, when about 3,844 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Bianca?

Names similar to Bianca include Clara, Alba, Stella, Gemma.

What names go well with Bianca?

Italian names that pair well with Bianca include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.