Isla

Isla is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “island.” In 2024 it was given to 5,367 girls in the United States.

Isla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“island”
Pronunciation
/aɪlə/

About the name Isla

Isla belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “island” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Isla first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #33 in 2023, and in 2024 5,367 babies received the name — 52,217 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Isla in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#33 in 2023
Peak year
2021
Babies named Isla in 2024
5,367
Total since 1880
52,217

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isla mean?

Isla means “island” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Isla a boy or girl name?

Isla is a girl name. In 2024, 5,367 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Isla?

Isla comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Isla?

Isla first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #33 in 2023, and 5,367 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Isla?

Isla is pronounced /aɪlə/ (IPA).

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