Isabela
Isabela: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʔɪ.sɐˈbɛ.lɐ/
Meaning and origin of Isabela
- A female given name from Spanish.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Isabela. The province is named after Isabella II of Spain. Doublet of Isabelle.
How popular is Isabela?
Since 1880, 12,698 girls in the U.S. have been named Isabela. Its highest rank for girls was #442 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #664 for girls, with 426 babies given the name.
Names similar to Isabela
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Sibling name ideas for Isabela
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Isabela FAQ
What does the name Isabela mean?
A female given name from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Isabela. The province is named after Isabella II of Spain. Doublet of Isabelle.
What is the origin of the name Isabela?
Isabela is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Isabela?
Since 1880, 12,698 girls in the U.S. have been named Isabela. Its highest rank for girls was #442 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #664 for girls, with 426 babies given the name.
Is Isabela a boy or girl name?
Isabela is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,698 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.