Girl
Isla
island
About Isla
Soft as a whisper yet impossible to forget, Isla has captured hearts worldwide with its simple beauty. This name flows like water, gentle and natural, evoking images of peaceful shores and tranquil moments. The pronunciation may require occasional clarification, but once learned, Isla becomes unforgettable. There's something inherently calming about this name, a serenity that seems to influence the personality of those who bear it. Isla works across cultures and languages, making it ideal for families with international connections. It's vintage without feeling dated, popular without being overdone, and beautiful without being pretentious—a rare combination that explains its enduring appeal.
Popularity of the Name Isla
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | #938 | ||||
| 1887 | #713 | ||||
| 1890 | #901 | ||||
| 1905 | #947 | ||||
| 1908 | #955 | ||||
| 2008 | #624 | #36 | #30 | #232 | #190 |
| 2009 | #345 | #27 | #19 | #219 | #107 |
| 2010 | #297 | #19 | #21 | #208 | #94 |
| 2011 | #268 | #14 | #13 | #191 | #68 |
| 2012 | #230 | #8 | #13 | #131 | #54 |
| 2013 | #167 | #6 | #7 | #101 | #35 |
| 2014 | #151 | #4 | #3 | #84 | #39 |
| 2015 | #142 | #4 | #7 | #73 | #36 |
| 2016 | #127 | #4 | #3 | #53 | #32 |
| 2017 | #103 | #3 | #3 | #40 | #28 |
| 2018 | #82 | #3 | #2 | #38 | #28 |
| 2019 | #57 | #3 | #3 | #34 | #24 |
| 2020 | #44 | #3 | #1 | #26 | #11 |
| 2021 | #34 | #3 | #2 | #17 | #10 |
| 2022 | #36 | #3 | #1 | #17 | #13 |
| 2023 | #33 | #3 | #3 | #11 | #13 |
| 2024 | #35 | #4 | #1 | #13 | #13 |
| 2025 | #28 | #4 | #1 | #13 | #14 |
| 1997 | #316 | ||||
| 1998 | #268 | #279 | |||
| 1999 | #231 | #341 | |||
| 2000 | #237 | #281 | |||
| 2001 | #247 | ||||
| 2002 | #200 | #196 | #555 | ||
| 2003 | #152 | #194 | |||
| 2004 | #123 | #91 | |||
| 2005 | #95 | #85 | #634 | #849 | |
| 2006 | #83 | #46 | #410 | #729 | |
| 2007 | #58 | #49 | #421 | #351 | |
| 1930 | #182 | ||||
| 1979 | #493 | ||||
| 1980 | #458 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Isla
Names Similar to Isla
Nicknames for Isla
- Is
- Issy
- Izzy
- La
- Lala
Famous People Named Isla
| Isla Fisher | Australian actress and author |
| Isla Grant | Irish singer-songwriter |
| Isla Phillips | Member of the British royal family |
| Isla Bevan | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Isla Cameron | Scottish actress and singer |
| Isla St. Clair | Scottish singer and actress |
| Isla Traquair | Canadian TV personality |
| Isla Eckinger | Swiss jazz double bassist |
| Isla Ure | British-American artist |
| Isla Halperin | American journalist and author |
| Isla Gealach | Scottish fiddler and composer |
| Isla Blair | Scottish sculptor |
| Isla Burton | British figure skater |
| Isla Prentis | New Zealand politician |
| Isla Fontaine | British author |
| Isla Wiggin | Australian politician |
| Isla Aitken | Scottish field hockey player |
| Isla Crowe | Irish socialite and philanthropist |
| Isla Anderson | British mathematician and academic |
Characters Named Isla
| Isla Lang Fisher | A character from the movie "Now You See Me" |
| Isla Pera | A character from the TV show "Hawaii Five-O" |
| Isla Nublar | The fictional island in the movie "Jurassic Park" |
| Isla Faust | A character from the movie "Mission - Impossible - Rogue Nation" |
| Isla Cruz | A character from the novel "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" |
| Isla Forlani | A character from the TV show "Silk" |
| Isla Hernandez | A character from the TV show "Magnum, P.I" |
| Isla Knight | A character from the novel "Knight's Lady" |
| Isla Foster | A character from the movie "Red Eye" |
| Isla Bishop | A character from the TV show "The Flash" |
| Isla Munro | A character from the movie "The Pianist" |
| Isla Vargas | A character from the TV show "NCIS" |
| Isla Jones | A character from the movie "The Incredible Hulk" |
| Isla Hastings | A character from the TV show "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Isla Duncan | A character from the movie "The Hunted" |
| Isla Bennett | A character from the TV show "Emmerdale" |
| Isla O'Hare | A character from the movie "Patriot Games" |
| Isla Harkins | A character from the TV show "Coronation Street" |
| Isla Carter | A character from the movie "Back to the Future Part III" |
| Isla Wells | A character from the TV show "Doctors" |