Bela, of Slavic origin, means 'white' or 'fair'. It's derived from the Old Slavonic word 'bělý', which translates to 'white'. This name is predominantly used in Central and Eastern European countries such as Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Russia.
The name Bela experienced fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with notable spikes in certain years such as 1915-1916 (13 births each year) and 1958 (12 births). However, it appears to have been more commonly used during the early to mid-twentieth century than in recent decades, with a total of 485 births recorded over this period.