girlGaelic (Scotland)

Isla: Meaning & Origin

Isla is a girl name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin meaning “Island; often associated with the beauty of the Scottish Isles.”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 12% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

EYE-lah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

88/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 12% of popular names.

Nicknames

IzzyIzz

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

26%
66
2010
49
Current
#27
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Isla Maeve
  • Isla Clara
  • Isla Orla

Famous Namesakes

  • Isla Fisher (actress)
  • Isla St Clair (singer)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Isla