Isla Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Actress Isla Fisher has popularized the name globally, boosting its use outside of Scotland and the UK.

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A Deep Dive

Isla Overview

Meaning

Island

Gender

Girl

Origin

Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Scottish island Islay and the Spanish word “isla” meaning “island.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪlə/

Popularity

Gaining popularity in English-speaking countries.

Entered the top 100 names in the USA in 2018.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Popular, Exotic, Nature-inspired, Cute

Associated Traits

Nature-oriented, serene, elegant
A Deep Dive

Isla Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Islar, Isela, Isla-Ann, Isla-Joyce, Islana, Isra, Isola, Ilaisa, Isaline, Isla-Rae

Common Nicknames

Issy, Izzy, Isla-Bee, Leelee, Lala, Isa

Diminutives

Islin, Ili, Isle, Ilsy, Ily

Famous People

  • Isla Fisher
    (Australian Actress)
  • Isla Blair
    (British Actress)
  • Isla St Clair
    (Scottish Singer and Actress)
  • Isla Cameron
    (Scottish Actress and Folk Singer)
  • Isla Traquair
    (Scottish Journalist and TV Presenter)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Isla Nublar
    ("Jurassic Park" Series)
  • Isla Sorna
    ("The Lost World: Jurassic Park" Film)
  • Isla
    ("Isla and the Happily Ever After," Novel)

Places

  • Isla de la Juventud Island
    (Cuba)
  • Isla Mujeres Island
    (Mexico)
  • Isla de Margarita Island
    (Venezuela)

What Is the Meaning of Isla?

The name Isla means “island.” It is derived from the word “island” itself, conveying a sense of nature and serenity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Isla?

Isla is a Scottish name. It originates from the name of the River Isla in Scotland, linking the name to a specific geographical feature.

Isla Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Isla in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#332021#352022#332023
Top 3 Rankings#332021#332023#352022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Isla

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202333
(+2 from 2022)
5357
(+79 from 2022)
0.30625
202235
(-2 from 2021)
5278
(-261 from 2021)
0.29436
202133
(+11 from 2020)
5539
(+963 from 2020)
0.30917
202044
(+13 from 2019)
4576
(+534 from 2019)
0.25887
201957
(+25 from 2018)
4042
(+632 from 2018)
0.22029
201882
(+21 from 2017)
3410
(+531 from 2017)
0.18337
2017103
(+24 from 2016)
2879
(+358 from 2016)
0.15240
2016127
(+15 from 2015)
2521
(+249 from 2015)
0.13023
2015142
(+9 from 2014)
2272
(+137 from 2014)
0.11646
2014151
(+16 from 2013)
2135
(+223 from 2013)
0.10913
2013167
(+63 from 2012)
1912
(+527 from 2012)
0.09919
2012230
(+38 from 2011)
1385
(+177 from 2011)
0.07141
2011268
(+29 from 2010)
1208
(+109 from 2010)
0.06234
2010297
(+48 from 2009)
1099
(+154 from 2009)
0.05605
2009345
(+278 from 2008)
945
(+452 from 2008)
0.04666
2008623
(+734 from 2007)
493
(+315 from 2007)
0.02367
20071357
(+750 from 2006)
178
(+86 from 2006)
0.00841
20062107
(+861 from 2005)
92
(+38 from 2005)
0.00440
20052968
(+1021 from 2004)
54
(+19 from 2004)
0.00266
20043989
(-334 from 2003)
35
(-3 from 2003)
0.00173
20033655
(+625 from 2002)
38
(+9 from 2002)
0.00189
20024280
(+554 from 2001)
29
(+5 from 2001)
0.00147
20014834
(-1307 from 2000)
24
(-13 from 2000)
0.00121
20003527
(+2134 from 1999)
37
(+19 from 1999)
0.00185
19995661
(-1295 from 1998)
18
(-7 from 1998)
0.00092
19984366
(+141 from 1997)
25
(+2 from 1997)
0.00129
19974507
(+2214 from 1996)
23
(+10 from 1996)
0.00120
19966721
(-1044 from 1995)
13
(-3 from 1995)
0.00068
19955677
(+307 from 1994)
16
(+1 from 1994)
0.00083
19945984
(+4604 from 1993)
15
(+8 from 1993)
0.00077
199310588
(-1100 from 1992)
7
(-1 from 1992)
0.00036
19929488
(-1501 from 1991)
8
(-2 from 1991)
0.00040
19917987
(+513 from 1990)
10
(+1 from 1990)
0.00049
19908500
(+1181 from 1989)
9
(+2 from 1989)
0.00044
19899681
(-1291 from 1988)
7
(-1 from 1988)
0.00035
19888390
(-403 from 1987)
8
No change from 1987
0.00042
19877987
(+2923 from 1986)
8
(+3 from 1986)
0.00043
198610910
(-4880 from 1985)
5
(-6 from 1985)
0.00027
19856030
(+4244 from 1983)
11
(+6 from 1983)
0.00060
19840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
198310274
(-1037 from 1982)
5
(-1 from 1982)
0.00028
19829237
(+1173 from 1981)
6
(+1 from 1981)
0.00033
198110410
(-204 from 1979)
5
No change from 1979
0.00028
19800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
197910206
(-4248 from 1978)
5
(-5 from 1978)
0.00029
19785958
(+2485 from 1977)
10
(+4 from 1977)
0.00061
19778443
(+841 from 1976)
6
(+1 from 1976)
0.00036
19769284
(-2745 from 1965)
5
No change from 1965
0.00032
19750
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19720
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19690
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19656539
(+228 from 1964)
5
No change from 1964
0.00027
19646767
(-174 from 1963)
5
No change from 1963
0.00026
19636593
(-14 from 1962)
5
No change from 1962
0.00025
19626579
(-1983 from 1953)
5
(-2 from 1953)
0.00025
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19534596
(-473 from 1952)
7
(-1 from 1952)
0.00036
19524123
(-409 from 1951)
8
(-1 from 1951)
0.00042
19513714
(-53 from 1950)
9
No change from 1950
0.00049
19503661
(+574 from 1949)
9
(+2 from 1949)
0.00051
19494235
(-885 from 1948)
7
(-3 from 1948)
0.00040
19483350
(+657 from 1947)
10
(+2 from 1947)
0.00057
19474007
(+953 from 1946)
8
(+3 from 1946)
0.00044
19464960
(-1573 from 1945)
5
(-3 from 1945)
0.00031
19453387
(-986 from 1944)
8
(-6 from 1944)
0.00059
19442401
(+848 from 1943)
14
(+5 from 1943)
0.00102
19433249
(+489 from 1942)
9
(+2 from 1942)
0.00063
19423738
(-1719 from 1941)
7
(-10 from 1941)
0.00050
19412019
(+718 from 1940)
17
(+7 from 1940)
0.00136
19402737
(-612 from 1939)
10
(-5 from 1939)
0.00085
19392125
(+321 from 1938)
15
(+3 from 1938)
0.00132
19382446
(-345 from 1937)
12
(-3 from 1937)
0.00105
19372101
(-594 from 1936)
15
(-9 from 1936)
0.00136
19361507
(+272 from 1935)
24
(+5 from 1935)
0.00223
19351779
(+645 from 1934)
19
(+7 from 1934)
0.00175
19342424
(-766 from 1933)
12
(-9 from 1933)
0.00111
19331658
(+27 from 1932)
21
No change from 1932
0.00201
19321685
(+65 from 1931)
21
(+1 from 1931)
0.00190
19311750
(-89 from 1930)
20
(-3 from 1930)
0.00181
19301661
(-106 from 1929)
23
(-2 from 1929)
0.00197
19291555
(+34 from 1928)
25
(-1 from 1928)
0.00216
19281589
(+345 from 1927)
26
(+6 from 1927)
0.00217
19271934
(-345 from 1926)
20
(-7 from 1926)
0.00162
19261589
(+111 from 1925)
27
(+2 from 1925)
0.00219
19251700
(+172 from 1924)
25
(+3 from 1924)
0.00198
19241872
(-522 from 1923)
22
(-12 from 1923)
0.00170
19231350
(-143 from 1922)
34
(-7 from 1922)
0.00271
19221207
(+461 from 1921)
41
(+15 from 1921)
0.00329
19211668
(+83 from 1920)
26
(+3 from 1920)
0.00203
19201751
(-358 from 1919)
23
(-8 from 1919)
0.00185
19191393
(-94 from 1918)
31
(-3 from 1918)
0.00264
19181299
(-58 from 1917)
34
No change from 1917
0.00283
19171241
(-31 from 1916)
34
(-1 from 1916)
0.00303
19161210
(+361 from 1915)
35
(+13 from 1915)
0.00322
19151571
(-343 from 1914)
22
(-3 from 1914)
0.00215
19141228
(-52 from 1913)
25
(+3 from 1913)
0.00314
19131176
(+176 from 1912)
22
(+6 from 1912)
0.00336
19121352
(+98 from 1911)
16
(+5 from 1911)
0.00273
19111450
(-243 from 1910)
11
(-3 from 1910)
0.00249
19101207
(+264 from 1909)
14
(+5 from 1909)
0.00334
19091471
(-532 from 1908)
9
(-9 from 1908)
0.00245
1908939
(+203 from 1907)
18
(+6 from 1907)
0.00508
19071142
(+12 from 1906)
12
(+1 from 1906)
0.00356
19061154
(-228 from 1905)
11
(-5 from 1905)
0.00351
1905926
(+325 from 1904)
16
(+7 from 1904)
0.00516
19041251
(+341 from 1903)
9
(+3 from 1903)
0.00308
19031592
(-373 from 1902)
6
(-3 from 1902)
0.00216
19021219
(-83 from 1901)
9
No change from 1901
0.00321
19011136
(-83 from 1900)
9
(-4 from 1900)
0.00354
19001053
(+341 from 1899)
13
(+7 from 1899)
0.00409
18991394
(-385 from 1898)
6
(-6 from 1898)
0.00242
18981009
(+546 from 1897)
12
(+7 from 1897)
0.00438
18971555
(-263 from 1896)
5
(-2 from 1896)
0.00201
18961292
(-90 from 1895)
7
(-1 from 1895)
0.00278
18951202
(+151 from 1894)
8
(+2 from 1894)
0.00324
18941353
(-178 from 1893)
6
(-1 from 1893)
0.00254
18931175
(+103 from 1892)
7
(+1 from 1892)
0.00311
18921278
(-185 from 1891)
6
(-1 from 1891)
0.00267
18911093
(-221 from 1890)
7
(-3 from 1890)
0.00356
1890872
(+407 from 1889)
10
(+5 from 1889)
0.00496
18891279
(-586 from 1887)
5
(-6 from 1887)
0.00264
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1887693
(+204 from 1886)
11
(+4 from 1886)
0.00708
1886897
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00455
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Isla

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#362021#422022#382023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#712021#792022#682023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#382021#382022#412023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#492021#562022#512023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#232021#232022#182023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#152021#112022#132023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#242021#322022#222023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#312021#332022#402023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#132021#122022#122023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#142021#232022#272023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#192021#152022#132023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#422021#282022#332023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#312021#382022#252023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#132021#132022#142023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#592021#422022#432023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#212021#202022#192023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#332021#312022#252023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#452021#542022#562023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#372021#432022#392023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#132021#302022#162023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#352021#382022#442023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#332021#352022#332023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#202021#342022#212023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#362021#452022#362023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#202021#232022#182023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#482021#332022#142023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#282021#352022#222023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#462021#452022#562023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#332021#402022#382023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#552021#732022#652023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#702021#632022#582023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#532021#442022#332023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#262021#252022#342023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#282021#382022#332023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#452021#422022#362023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#112021#142022#132023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#132021#82022#132023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#52021#142022#12023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#372021#92022#112023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#892021#592022#432023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#122021#232022#152023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#142021#202022#102023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#102021#102022#162023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1212021#852022#2222023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#442021#1162022#512023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#42021#812022#132023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#412021#642022#462023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#632021#822022#762023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#342021#552022#162023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#382021#162022#522023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#972021#502022#332023

Popularity Rankings for Isla in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#42021#32022#12023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#32021#22022#12023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#52021#52022#12023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#22021#12022#32023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#202020#22021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#32019#32020#32021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#72021#72022#52023

Popularity in Finland

Finland flagFinland#72021#62022#112023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#172021#172022#112023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2972020#2582021#4272022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5692016#5672017#4962018

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6392020#5882021#6812022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#6892022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Isla a Name for Boys or Girls?

Isla is primarily used as a girl’s name. In recent times, it has become quite popular for girls in various English-speaking countries.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Isla

  • Islar
  • Isela
  • Isla-Ann
  • Isla-Joyce
  • Islana
  • Isra
  • Isola
  • Ilaisa
  • Isaline
  • Isla-Rae
  • Issy
  • Izzy
  • Isla-Bee
  • Leelee
  • Lala
  • Isa
  • Islin
  • Ili
  • Isle
  • Ilsy
  • Ily
  • Fern
  • Skye
  • June
  • Belle
  • Wren
  • Blair
  • Dawn
  • Faith
  • Pearl
  • Gwen

Isla in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Isla Fisher (Actress, born 1976): An Australian actress celebrated for her comedic roles in films like "Wedding Crashers" and "Confessions of a Shopaholic."
  • Isla Blair (Actress, born 1944): A seasoned British actress whose career has spanned several decades, gracing both stage and screen with versatile performances.
  • Isla St Clair (Singer and Actress, born 1952): A Scottish talent known for her enchanting folk music and memorable acting stints.
  • Isla Cameron (Actress and Folk Singer, 1930–1980): A Scottish actress and folk singer renowned for her distinctive voice and poignant performances during the mid-20th century.
  • Isla Traquair (Journalist, born 1980): A respected Scottish journalist and television presenter, known for her insightful reporting and engaging presentations.
  • Isla Phillips (Royal Family Member, born 2012): Known primarily for her lineage as the granddaughter of Anne, Princess Royal, and great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Isla Dewar (Novelist and Screenwriter, 1946–2021): A Scottish writer best known for her deep and compelling narratives in both novels and screenplays.
  • Isla Stanford (Instagram Star and Influencer, born 2007): A young influencer who has captured attention on Instagram, known for her engaging content and growing following.
  • Isla Nublar ("Jurassic Park" 1990 Series): The main setting where dinosaurs are genetically revived.
  • Isla Sorna ("The Lost World: Jurassic Park," 1997 Film): A breeding site for dinosaurs in the "Jurassic Park" series.
  • Isla ("Isla and the Happily Ever After," 2014 Novel): A character from Stephanie Perkins' novel who experiences a romantic and adventurous journey in Paris.
  • Isla de la Juventud Island (Cuba): The second-largest island in Cuba, renowned for its historical associations with piracy.
  • Isla Mujeres Island (Mexico): A popular tourist-friendly island known for its beautiful beaches and resorts, located off the Yucatán Peninsula.
  • Isla de Margarita Island (Venezuela): A prominent tourist destination celebrated for its picturesque beaches and relaxed lifestyle.

Similar Names to Isla

  • Avalon
  • Morgan
  • Coral
  • Nerida

Sibling Names for Isla

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