Isla

Isla is a Scottish girl's name. A Scottish name referring to an island. Its breezy sound and nature connection feel both exotic and sweet.

How popular is Isla in the United States?

In 2024, 5,367 girls in the United States were named Isla, making it the 35th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 151st a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 5,540 births.

Records for Isla go back to 1886, and 52,229 babies have been given the name since.

What Isla means and where it comes from

A Scottish name referring to an island. Its breezy sound and nature connection feel both exotic and sweet. Short, sweet, and nature-inspired with Scottish heritage.

Isla is of Scottish origin, described as modern and nature in style.

Is Isla a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 5,367 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Isla

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isla mean?

A Scottish name referring to an island. Its breezy sound and nature connection feel both exotic and sweet.

Where does the name Isla come from?

Isla is of Scottish origin, and is usually described as modern and nature in style.

How popular is Isla in the United States?

In 2024, 5,367 girls in the United States were named Isla, making it the 35th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Isla a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 5,367 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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