Isabela
Isabela first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2004, when 695 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Isabela popular?
Declining Isabela is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.
| 2020s | 2,496 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,961 | |
| 2000s | 5,336 | |
| 1990s | 846 | |
| 1980s | 59 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Isabela mean?
A Spanish form of Isabel, which arose in medieval Iberia and Provence as a variant of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva 'my God is an oath' (or 'God is abundance'). It became a royal name in Spain, Portugal and England.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isabela mean?
Isabela means God is my oath. A Spanish form of Isabel, which arose in medieval Iberia and Provence as a variant of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva 'my God is an oath' (or 'God is abundance'). It became a royal name in Spain, Portugal and England.
What is the origin of the name Isabela?
Isabela is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Isabela?
Isabela is pronounced “ee-sah-BEH-lah.”
Is Isabela a boy or a girl name?
Isabela is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Isabela a popular name right now?
Isabela is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.
How popular is the name Isabela?
In 2025, Isabela ranked #664 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Isabela most popular?
Isabela was most popular in 2004, when about 695 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Isabela?
Names similar to Isabela include Renata, Reina, Esperanza, Paloma, Julieta.
What names go well with Isabela?
spanish names that pair well with Isabela include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.