Isla
Isla first appears in US records in 1886. It peaked in 2025, when 6,012 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 6,012.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Isla popular?
Near its peak Isla is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 32,186 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22,864 | |
| 2000s | 1,925 | |
| 1990s | 144 | |
| 1980s | 55 | |
| 1970s | 26 | |
| 1960s | 20 | |
| 1950s | 33 | |
| 1940s | 95 | |
| 1930s | 182 | |
| 1920s | 269 | |
| 1910s | 244 | |
| 1900s | 112 | |
| 1890s | 74 | |
| 1880s | 23 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Isla mean?
From the Scottish island and river Islay; taken as “island.”
Variants & spellings
- Islay
- Ayla
Names like Isla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isla mean?
Isla means Island. From the Scottish island and river Islay; taken as “island.”
What is the origin of the name Isla?
Isla is of Scottish origin.
How do you pronounce Isla?
Isla is pronounced “EYE-luh.”
Is Isla a boy or a girl name?
Isla is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Isla a popular name right now?
Isla is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Isla?
In 2025, Isla ranked #28 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Isla most popular?
Isla was most popular in 2025, when about 6,012 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Isla?
Names similar to Isla include Iona, Maeve, Fiona, Skye.
What names go well with Isla?
Scottish names that pair well with Isla include Logan, Finley, Fiona, Skye, Duncan.