Isla
Scottish girl's name meaning “from the island of Islay”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Scottish
- Meaning
- from the island of Islay
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- Pronunciation
- EYE-la
- US rank (2023)
- #33
- Born in 2023
- 5,381
- Peak year
- 2023 (#33)
Meaning & origin
Isla was coined in the 20th century from an old spelling of Islay, an island in the Scottish Hebrides, and is commonly read as 'island'.
Is Isla a Scottish name?
Yes — Isla is a Scottish name meaning "from the island of Islay". Isla was coined in the 20th century from an old spelling of Islay, an island in the Scottish Hebrides, and is commonly read as 'island'. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Isla ranked #33 for girls. It has risen about 134 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 5,381 US girls were given the name Isla.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #33 in 2023
“Unranked” means Isla was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Isla
Isla is spelled I-S-L-A — 4 letters and 2 syllables, pronounced EYE-la.
Isla: frequently asked questions
What does the name Isla mean?
Isla is a Scottish name meaning "from the island of Islay". Isla was coined in the 20th century from an old spelling of Islay, an island in the Scottish Hebrides, and is commonly read as 'island'.
Where does the name Isla come from?
Isla is of Scottish origin. Isla was coined in the 20th century from an old spelling of Islay, an island in the Scottish Hebrides, and is commonly read as 'island'.
Is Isla a boy or a girl name?
Isla is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Isla?
In 2023, 5,381 US girls were given the name Isla.
Is Isla a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Isla ranked #33 for girls. It has risen about 134 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you pronounce Isla?
Isla is pronounced EYE-la.
How do you spell Isla?
Isla is spelled I-S-L-A — 4 letters.
How common is the name Isla?
In 2023, 5,381 US girls were given the name Isla. In the latest US data, Isla ranked #33 for girls. It has risen about 134 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Isla a Scottish name?
Yes — Isla is a Scottish name meaning "from the island of Islay". Isla was coined in the 20th century from an old spelling of Islay, an island in the Scottish Hebrides, and is commonly read as 'island'. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
What does Isla mean in Scottish?
In Scottish, Isla means "from the island of Islay". Isla was coined in the 20th century from an old spelling of Islay, an island in the Scottish Hebrides, and is commonly read as 'island'.
Is Isla a Gaelic name?
Isla is usually classified as Scottish, and Gaelic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Gaelic too. It means "from the island of Islay".