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The baby name Isla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈaɪlə/ (EYE-luh).

Isla is Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Scottish
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪlə/ (EYE-luh)

What is the meaning of the name Isla ?

The baby name Isla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈaɪlə/ (EYE-luh).

Isla is Scottish in Origin.

Isla (EYE-lə) is a Scottish given name drawn from the Hebridean island of Islay and from the River Isla in Perthshire. The Gaelic name of the island is Ìle; its deeper etymology is uncertain and likely pre-Gaelic, though modern bearers often read Isla as “island” by association (and mirroring the Spanish word isla).

Used as a feminine name in Scotland from the late 19th century, Isla saw quiet use through the 20th before a surge in the 2000s, helped by figures such as folk singer Isla Cameron, actress Isla Blair, and especially Isla Fisher. It now ranks high across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand and has climbed rapidly in the United States. Variants and related forms include Islay, Ìle (as a place-name form), and Ila; Aila is sometimes treated as a cognate, though Ayla is unrelated. Nicknames are uncommon.

Isla has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Isla

Isla Fisher Actor · Born 1976 · Australia Isla Fisher is an Australian actor best known for her comedic roles in films like 'Wedding Crashers' and 'Confessions of a Shopaholic'. She began her career on Australian television before making a successful transition to Hollywood. Fisher is also recognized for her role in 'Now You See Me'.

Isla – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
Canada Girls 2024 #13 746 2,795
New Zealand Girls 2010 #21 166 98
United States Girls 2024 #35 5,367 8,487
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #131 5 1,786
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Finland Girls 2026 #148 3,618 3,895
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #171 9 1,568
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
AL Girls 0 #223 5 4,141
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
BR 0 #356 5 5,969
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
Finland Girls 0 #370 22 1,368
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
France Girls 2021 #397 9 3,185
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #439 7 8,339
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
SG Girls 0 #575 12 18,916
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
AR Girls 0 #624 7 8,289
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
CL Boys 0 #652 14 13,390
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IT 0 #700 15 4,183
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #819 8 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #826 13 4,949
BR Girls 0 #827 115 12,708
CL Girls 0 #838 14 14,098
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
United States Boys 2023 #893 6 7,053
CO Boys 0 #909 12 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #909 22 5,610
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
PE Boys 0 #918 9 14,506
NL Girls 0 #943 13 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #950 34 5,561
MX Boys 0 #973 10 16,355
MY Girls 0 #982 13 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,006 9 25,931
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
DZ 0 #1,038 139 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,059 20 16,140
MA 0 #1,083 46 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,108 76 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,117 25 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
TR 0 #1,247 8 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,426 21 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,448 24 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,603 12 28,008

Isla is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
Ireland
New South Wales, Australia

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People also ask about Isla

Isla is predominantly a girl's name.
Isla is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈaɪlə/ (EYE-luh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ailsa, Islay, Íle, Aila, Ila and Ilsa.
Across languages, Isla has these equivalents: Ailsa (anglicized form), Islay (place-name form), Íle (Scottish Gaelic).
Yes, very popular — Isla ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Isla ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Isla's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Isla are in our database, including Isla Fisher (Actor).