Isabel

Isabel is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “my God is an oath.” In 2024 it was given to 1,820 girls in the United States.

Isabel at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · English & American · Portuguese · French
Meaning
“my God is an oath”
Pronunciation
/ˈɪzəbɛl/

About the name Isabel

Isabel belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “my God is an oath” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Isabel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #83 in 2003, and in 2024 1,820 babies received the name — 130,387 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Isabel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#83 in 2003
Peak year
2006
Babies named Isabel in 2024
1,820
Total since 1880
130,387

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isabel mean?

Isabel means “my God is an oath” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Isabel a boy or girl name?

Isabel is a girl name. In 2024, 1,820 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Isabel?

Isabel comes from the Spanish, English & American, Portuguese and French tradition.

How popular is the name Isabel?

Isabel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #83 in 2003, and 1,820 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Isabel?

Isabel is pronounced /ˈɪzəbɛl/ (IPA).

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