Isla
Isla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪlə/
Meaning and origin of Isla
- A female given name transferred from the place name. Coined in the twentieth century from an archaic spelling of Islay, an island in the Hebrides.
How popular is Isla?
Since 1880, 58,252 girls and 19 boys in the U.S. have been named Isla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #28 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #10084 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #28 for girls, with 6,019 babies given the name.
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Isla FAQ
What does the name Isla mean?
A female given name transferred from the place name. Coined in the twentieth century from an archaic spelling of Islay, an island in the Hebrides.
How popular is the name Isla?
Since 1880, 58,252 girls and 19 boys in the U.S. have been named Isla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #28 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #10084 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #28 for girls, with 6,019 babies given the name.
Is Isla a boy or girl name?
Isla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 58,252 girls and 19 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.