Isla
How to say it: EYE-luh · /ˈaɪlə/
From Scottish Gaelic, referencing the island of Islay. Also the Spanish word for 'island'.
Isla was the 29th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6,012 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #13 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #29 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 6,012 |
| Share of births | 1 in 513 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #13 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
At its peak in the 2020s, Isla keeps climbing to new strength. More increase appears likely.
What goes with it
Pronounced eye luh, Isla flows soft and watery with island grace. Skye echoes its airy nature.
Middle names that flow with Isla →
Honouring a Isla in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Isla is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #4. Ireland: #13.
Famous people named Isla
- Isla Fisher (born 1976)Australian actress and author
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