Isla
Isla is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Island; referring specifically to Islay, Scotland.
Origin and history
Isla is a traditional Scottish name derived from Islay, the name of an island off the western coast of Scotland. It has experienced a rapid rise in popularity in the United States over recent decades, becoming a top female name. Parents are drawn to its soft vowel sounds and sleek, modern geographic charm.
Popularity in the United States
58,252 babies in the United States have been named Isla since 1880. It ranks #533 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #35.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.3 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- OH (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 23 |
| 1890-1900 | 74 |
| 1900-1910 | 112 |
| 1910-1920 | 244 |
| 1920-1930 | 269 |
| 1930-1940 | 182 |
| 1940-1950 | 95 |
| 1950-1960 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 20 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,925 |
| 2010-2019 | 22,864 |
| 2020-2029 | 32,186 |
Famous people named Isla
- Isla Fisher: Actress, Author
Fun facts
- Despite the spelling, the letter 's' is silent, derived from the Scottish Gaelic spelling 'Ìle'.
- Isla has surged into the top 50 U.S. female names since entering the charts in the late 2000s.