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The baby name Isabell is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌɪzəˈbɛl/ (iz-uh-BEL).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Pronunciation: /ˌɪzəˈbɛl/ (iz-uh-BEL)

What is the meaning of the name Isabell ?

The baby name Isabell is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌɪzəˈbɛl/ (iz-uh-BEL).

Isabell is in Origin.

Isabell is a streamlined, German- and Scandinavian-favored spelling of Isabel, a medieval form of Elizabeth. Through Old French and Occitan, Isabel evolved from the Hebrew Elisheva, usually interpreted as “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” The double‑l ending aligns with German orthography and gives the name a crisp, contemporary profile while preserving the same meaning.

Use of Isabell rose in German-speaking countries in the late 20th century, paralleling the international success of Isabelle and Isabella, yet it also occurs in English records since early modern times. Royal and saintly bearers of the broader Isabel/Isabella family - such as Queen Isabel I of Castile and Saint Elizabeth of Hungary - cemented its prestige. Related forms include Isabel and Isabelle, Isabella, Isobel (Scottish), Ysabel/Ysabell (medieval), Izabel/Izabela (Slavic), and Isabela (Portuguese/Romanian). Common nicknames are Isa, Izzy, Belle, Bella, and Isi.

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Isabell – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2025 #1 411
Ireland Girls 2021 #1 897
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
Norway Girls 2025 #116 11 453
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
Sweden Girls 2022 #148 32 1,568
MT Girls 0 #150 4 3,773
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
Germany Girls 0 #162 2,248 4,949
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AO Girls 0 #189 21 4,575
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
Austria 0 #191 23 850
DK 0 #200 7 5,198
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
NA Girls 0 #233 5 7,146
Austria Girls 0 #240 213 1,885
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
EC Girls 0 #255 4 3,650
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
Germany 0 #270 175 2,542
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
Canada Girls 2023 #274 6 2,824
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
DK Girls 0 #290 27 7,429
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PL Girls 0 #343 12 5,096
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #347 5 5,378
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
MX 0 #399 15 8,339
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
PA Girls 0 #430 52 9,861
PT Girls 0 #442 10 7,952
CO 0 #469 12 7,768
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Girls 0 #488 18 7,500
CR Girls 0 #493 40 11,342
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #553 8 11,671
SG Girls 0 #574 13 18,916
AR Girls 0 #588 12 8,289
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
BO Girls 0 #596 16 9,488
CO Girls 0 #607 605 16,140
Finland Girls 2026 #642 97 3,895
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
NG Girls 0 #772 15 15,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
CL Girls 0 #798 54 14,098
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
PE Girls 0 #834 110 14,861
United States Girls 2024 #837 80 8,487
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
BR Girls 0 #875 67 12,708
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
NL Girls 0 #931 25 5,933
MX Girls 0 #937 250 17,781
MY Girls 0 #939 56 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #948 36 5,561
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,036 106 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,314 133 9,415

Isabell is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
Sweden
United States
Canada
Germany

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People also ask about Isabell

Isabell is predominantly a girl's name.
Isabell is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˌɪzəˈbɛl/ (iz-uh-BEL).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Isabel, Isabelle, Isabella, Isobel, Izabelle and Izabella.
Yes, very popular — Isabell ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Isabell ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Isabell's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #80 in 2015 to #116 in 2025 in Norway.