Girl
Isla
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Top 50 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“Spanish and Scottish word meaning 'island,' evoking isolation, independence, and natural beauty. Popular in modern usage as a nature-inspired name.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #35 in the United States.
Origin
ScottishSpanish
Syllables
2
Style
ModernNatureElegantMinimalSoft
Famous Bearers
- Isla Fisher (actress)
- Isla Grant (character)
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works in Spanish and English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
Spanish and Scottish word meaning 'island,' evoking isolation, independence, and natural beauty. Popular in modern usage as a nature-inspired name.
Isla is currently ranked #35 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Isla works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Isla include Skye, Flora, Hazel.