Isabella
Isabella: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪzəˈbɛlə/
Meaning and origin of Isabella
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Latinate and Italian form of Isabel. The grape cultivar is popularly thought to have been discovered by a Mrs Isabella Gibbs of South Carolina in 1816.
How popular is Isabella?
Since 1880, 417,001 girls and 453 boys in the U.S. have been named Isabella (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #2326 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #7 for girls, with 10,666 babies given the name.
Names similar to Isabella
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Isabella FAQ
What does the name Isabella mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. Latinate and Italian form of Isabel. The grape cultivar is popularly thought to have been discovered by a Mrs Isabella Gibbs of South Carolina in 1816.
What is the origin of the name Isabella?
Isabella is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Isabella?
Since 1880, 417,001 girls and 453 boys in the U.S. have been named Isabella (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #2326 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #7 for girls, with 10,666 babies given the name.
Is Isabella a boy or girl name?
Isabella is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 417,001 girls and 453 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.