Isabella: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced iz-uh-BEL-uh · 4 syllables
Isabella means “pledged to God (a form of Elizabeth)”, from Hebrew and Spanish.
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.
- Meaning
- pledged to God (a form of Elizabeth)
- Origin
- Hebrew, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- iz-uh-BEL-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #7
- US babies a year
- about 11,095 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Literary
- Nicknames
- Bella, Belle, Izzy
How popular is Isabella?
Isabella was the #7 name in the US in 2025, given to 10,666 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 38% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Most popular in Delaware (#3), Florida (#3), Texas (#3), Arkansas (#4), Nevada (#4), Arizona (#5), Georgia (#5), Massachusetts (#5).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #7 |
| England & Wales | #8 |
| Scotland | #39 |
| Northern Ireland | #51 |
| Ireland | #48 |
| France | #656 |
| Norway | #121 |
| Canada | #28 |
| Australia | #17 |
How old are people named Isabella?
Half of US adults named Isabella are older than 22; most are between 18 and 30. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Isabella
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Isabella have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Isabella
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Isabella
What does the name Isabella mean?
Isabella means “pledged to God (a form of Elizabeth)”. It comes from Hebrew and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Isabella?
Isabella is pronounced iz-uh-BEL-uh.
How popular is the name Isabella?
Isabella was the #7 name in the US in 2025, given to 10,666 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 38% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Isabella?
Half of US adults named Isabella are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 30.