Isla: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A Scottish island name meaning bright as the sun, breezy and radiant.
- Origin
- Scottish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #36
- Peak
- #36 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Isla Means
Isla is a girl name of Scottish origin. A Scottish island name meaning bright as the sun, breezy and radiant.
How Popular Isla Is
Isla currently ranks #36 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #36 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Isla
- Named after Islay, a Scottish island known for whisky and wild beauty.
- Isla Fisher brought the name to Hollywood attention.
- Pronounced EYE-lah, the S is silent.
Names Like Isla
Other Scottish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Isla
Scottish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Isla.
Questions About Isla
What does Isla mean?
Isla is a girl name of Scottish origin. A Scottish island name meaning bright as the sun, breezy and radiant.
How popular is Isla?
Isla currently ranks #36 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #36 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Isla come from?
Isla comes from Scottish roots. Named after Islay, a Scottish island known for whisky and wild beauty.
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