Isla

Updated: October 17, 2023 by MomsWhoThink Staff

It is unsure exactly what year the name Isla began, but it is a very popular name throughout the world. Even Queen Elizabeth of England has family members with this name, including her own granddaughter. The name means island whether you are considering the Spanish or the Scottish heritage, and it has a classic feel for the vintage-loving family.

Meaning of the Name Isla

The baby name Isla was formed as a shortened form of the name of the island of Islay that is found on the west coast of Scotland. There is also a river called Islay that is found within Scotland. The name is also the same as the Spanish word for island, which is “isla.”

Isla is popular for girls as it is a simple and sweet name that begins and ends in vowels. It also has a vintage feel that is popular among parents in modern times.

Nicknames for Isla

Isla is a very wholesome and natural baby name. It gives a sense of delicacy too that should evoke a fun and caring nickname. If you're looking for some nickname inspiration, we've compiled a list to help get you started. However, feel free to come up with a nickname that's unique to their individual personality.

Issa
Issie
Issy
Islee
Izzy
LaLa

Isla Name Details

Style: Traditional

Gender: Neutral

Pronunciation: IE-lah

Syllables: Two

Alternative Spelling for Isla

Ile
Ila
Ayla
Aila

Isla Name Popularity

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the baby name Isla was on the Social Security Index in 1905 at number 947 and in 1908 at number 955. It was not until nearly 100 years later, in the year 2008, that the name was popular enough for the Social Security Index again. It has been on the top 100 list since 2018, and currently, as of the year 2020, the name Isla is on the top 50 list at number 44.