Isla: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EYE-luh · 2 syllables
Isla means “island”, from Scottish.
A given name transferred from the place name. Coined in the twentieth century from an archaic spelling of Islay, an island in the Hebrides.
- Meaning
- island
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- EYE-luh
- US rank (2025)
- #28
- US babies a year
- about 5,943 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Isla?
Isla was the #28 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,019 babies. It’s rising: up 205% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Hawaii (#1), Rhode Island (#6), Montana (#9), New Hampshire (#9).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #28 |
| England & Wales | #3 |
| Scotland | #1 |
| Northern Ireland | #3 |
| Ireland | #13 |
| Canada | #20 |
| Australia | #3 |
How old are people named Isla?
Half of US adults named Isla are older than 59; most are between 18 and 91. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Isla
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Isla have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Isla
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Isla
What does the name Isla mean?
Isla means “island”. It comes from Scottish.
How do you pronounce Isla?
Isla is pronounced EYE-luh.
How popular is the name Isla?
Isla was the #28 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,019 babies. It’s rising: up 205% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Isla?
Half of US adults named Isla are older than 59. Most are between 18 and 91.