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Isabela as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Isabela

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The baby name Isabela is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/ (iz-uh-BEL-uh, common English),/isaˈβela/ (ee-sah-BEH-lah, Spanish).

Isabela is Portuguese, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Portuguese, Spanish
Pronunciation: /ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/ (iz-uh-BEL-uh, common English),/isaˈβela/ (ee-sah-BEH-lah, Spanish)

What is the meaning of the name Isabela ?

The baby name Isabela is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/ (iz-uh-BEL-uh, common English),/isaˈβela/ (ee-sah-BEH-lah, Spanish).

Isabela is Portuguese, Spanish in Origin.

Isabela is the Spanish and Portuguese single‑l form in the Elizabeth/Isabel family, ultimately tracing to Hebrew Elisheva via Greek/Latin Elisabeth and medieval Iberian Isabel/Occitan Isabeu. The meaning is “God is my oath” or “pledged to God,” reflecting a devotional vow. While Isabel is the older Iberian standard and Isabella the Italian/English form, Isabela gained traction in Lusophone and Hispanic contexts, especially in Brazil and Latin America.

The name carries royal and saintly resonance through figures known as Isabel/Isabella - most famously Isabella I of Castile - and through the cult of Saint Elizabeth. Isabela also appears in colonial-era toponyms, such as Isabela Province in the Philippines, cementing its Spanish influence. Cognates and variants include Isabel (Spanish/Portuguese), Isabella (Italian/English), Isabelle (French), Isobel (Scottish), and Izabela (Polish/Slavic). Common diminutives and nicknames are Isa, Bela/Bel, Bella, and Iza.

Isabela has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Isabela

Isabela Merced Actor · Born 2001 · United States Isabela Merced is an American actress best known for her role as Dora in the live-action film 'Dora and the Lost City of Gold'. She also starred in 'Instant Family' and lent her voice to the character of Kate in 'Spirit Untamed'. Isabela Garcia Actor · Born 1967 · Brazil Isabela Garcia is a Brazilian actress known for her work in television and film. She gained fame for her roles in popular Brazilian telenovelas such as 'Vale Tudo' and 'O Dono do Mundo'. Born in 1967, she has been a prominent figure in the Brazilian entertainment industry for decades.

Isabela – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
HN Girls 0 #37 2 884
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
EC 0 #114 8 2,502
BR 0 #117 315 5,969
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
BR Girls 0 #122 4,240 12,708
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #127 9 1,786
MU 0 #131 7 3,613
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #135 4 3,797
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
CO Girls 0 #165 5,514 16,140
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
AO Girls 0 #183 27 4,575
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
LU Girls 0 #184 7 4,850
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
AR 0 #190 4 2,915
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
AL Girls 0 #209 14 4,141
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
NA Girls 0 #215 10 7,146
EC Girls 0 #216 24 3,650
JP Girls 0 #224 22 6,592
PT 0 #224 23 4,161
IR 0 #228 4 4,221
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
GT 0 #237 78 5,948
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
Canada Girls 2024 #256 30 2,795
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
HR Girls 0 #274 16 3,687
GT Girls 0 #275 264 7,500
PT Girls 0 #275 200 7,952
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
CZ Girls 0 #289 54 5,378
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
MU Girls 0 #316 36 8,539
PA Girls 0 #317 170 9,861
PE 0 #321 9 6,350
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
BO 0 #331 51 6,868
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PL Girls 0 #344 11 5,096
CO 0 #353 130 7,768
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
MX 0 #375 39 8,339
PH Girls 0 #380 11 13,098
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
OM Girls 0 #382 15 15,987
BO Girls 0 #386 246 9,488
France Girls 2020 #387 8 3,215
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
Austria Girls 0 #399 22 1,885
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
MX Girls 0 #420 1,615 17,781
CL 0 #427 8 6,867
Spain 0 #430 23 2,326
CR Girls 0 #457 76 11,342
GT Boys 0 #464 11 7,625
UY Girls 0 #467 44 6,731
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
IR Girls 0 #474 57 8,334
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
AR Girls 0 #502 98 8,289
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
KW Girls 0 #504 12 19,177
United States Girls 2024 #506 456 8,487
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
AE Girls 0 #543 11 20,968
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
CM Girls 0 #552 9 11,671
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
PE Girls 0 #558 476 14,861
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
Spain Girls 0 #563 481 5,561
CL Girls 0 #571 300 14,098
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
HK Girls 0 #601 15 16,104
IL Girls 0 #607 11 11,648
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #684 31 4,183
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
BR Boys 0 #710 42 12,213
Finland Girls 2026 #713 26 3,895
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #754 33 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #780 59 4,949
CO Boys 0 #852 69 15,656
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
PE Boys 0 #868 11 14,506
SA Girls 0 #910 26 25,931
NL Girls 0 #916 40 5,933
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MX Boys 0 #950 33 16,355
MY Girls 0 #960 35 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
IT Girls 0 #1,028 438 9,415
ZA Girls 0 #1,100 42 25,928
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Isabela is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Switzerland
France
Ireland

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People also ask about Isabela

Isabela is predominantly a girl's name.
Isabela is a 4 syllable name, pronounced /ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/ (iz-uh-BEL-uh, common English),/isaˈβela/ (ee-sah-BEH-lah, Spanish).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Isabella, Isabel, Isabelle, Izabela, Izabella and Ysabela.
Across languages, Isabela has these equivalents: Elizabeth (English), Isabelle (French), Elisabetta (Italian), Elisabet/Elisabeth (Scandinavian/German), Elżbieta (Polish), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Isabela ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Isabela ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Isabela's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #289 in 2014 to #256 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Isabela are in our database, including Isabela Merced (Actor), Isabela Garcia (Actor).