Isla
Isla is a girls' name of Scottish origin meaning “island.” It ranked #10 in the United States in 2025. Isla is a Scottish name derived from 'Islay,' a Hebridean island famous for its whisky distilleries.
how do you pronounce Isla?
EYE-lah
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what does Isla mean?
The name Isla means “island.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.
Isla is a Scottish name derived from 'Islay,' a Hebridean island famous for its whisky distilleries. The name also comes from the River Isla in Perthshire and Aberdeenshire. Actress Isla Fisher helped propel the name to international stardom. It is now one of the most popular names in the English-speaking world.
where does the name Isla come from?
From the River Isla in Scotland, and from Islay, the Hebridean island whose name is pronounced the same way. The connection to the Spanish isla, meaning island, is coincidental — the Scottish name is Gaelic in origin and considerably older than any Spanish influence.
the history of Isla
Isla was a quiet Scottish regional name for most of its history, barely registering elsewhere in Britain. Its rise since 2000 has been steep and somewhat unexplained, though the actress Isla Fisher gave it visibility; it reached the top five in Scotland and England within a decade and has since spread across the English-speaking world.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #10 |
| 2023 | #12 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Isla?
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who are famous people named Isla?
- Isla Fisher (Australian actress)
- Isla (one of the most popular names in the UK, US, and Australia)
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what names go well with Isla?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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