Is Isabella a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Isabella is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Isabella?

It’s currently ranked #7 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Isabella?

iz-uh-BEL-uh · IPA: /ˌɪz.əˈbɛl.ə/

Isabella Girl

Popularity: #7 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Italian; Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning

God is my oath (Hebrew); pledged to God (Spanish); devoted to God (Italian)

Historical & Cultural Background

Isabella is a name with royal connotations, often associated with several queens and historical figures in Europe. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain and Italy. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal.

Trend Summary

Isabella has consistently ranked among the top names for girls in the United States, experiencing a resurgence in popularity since the early 2000s.

Variants

Isabel
Bella
Izzy

International Variants

Isabelle (French)
Isabella (Italian)
Isabel (Spanish)
Isabella (Portuguese)

Famous people named Isabella

Isabella I of Castile was a queen of Spain who sponsored Christopher Columbus's 1492 expedition.

Isabella Rossellini is an Italian-American actress and model known for her roles in films such as 'Blue Velvet'.

Isabella Blow was a British fashion editor and muse known for her influence in the fashion industry.

Isabella Bird was a 19th-century English explorer and writer known for her travels in Asia and the Americas.

Fictional characters named Isabella

Isabella is a character in the animated series 'Phineas and Ferb', known for her catchphrase 'Whatcha doin'?'.

Isabella Linton is a character in Emily Brontë's novel 'Wuthering Heights', known for her tumultuous relationship with Heathcliff.

Sibling Suggestions

Sophia Olivia Charlotte Amelia Victoria Gabriella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Isabella was first seen in the United States in 1880. Isabella has ranked as high as #1 nationally which occurred in 2010 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Isabella has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Isabella (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	1,559	15%
CA	1,556	15%
FL	1,046	10%
NY	691	7%
NJ	375	4%
IL	353	3%
GA	345	3%
NC	341	3%
PA	341	3%
AZ	306	3%
OH	282	3%
VA	266	3%
MA	221	2%
CO	198	2%
WA	187	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	50
1881	50
1882	44
1883	54
1884	76
1885	48
1886	80
1887	58
1888	63
1889	80
1890	91
1891	79
1892	88
1893	109
1894	92
1895	90
1896	88
1897	86
1898	86
1899	94
1900	128
1901	92
1902	84
1903	96
1904	88
1905	105
1906	110
1907	126
1908	112
1909	97
1910	151
1911	129
1912	161
1913	165
1914	187
1915	242
1916	246
1917	237
1918	254
1919	274
1920	252
1921	236
1922	241
1923	228
1924	231
1925	205
1926	187
1927	182
1928	178
1929	155
1930	142
1931	139
1932	128
1933	116
1934	90
1935	93
1936	80
1937	105
1938	100
1939	86
1940	76
1941	96
1942	72
1943	90
1944	75
1945	64
1946	74
1947	82
1948	77
1949	68
1950	55
1951	65
1952	63
1953	63
1954	53
1955	61
1956	64
1957	65
1958	53
1959	48
1960	54
1961	52
1962	47
1963	50
1964	46
1965	39
1966	45
1967	43
1968	23
1969	30
1970	39
1971	42
1972	32
1973	32
1974	28
1975	31
1976	23
1977	24
1978	27
1979	22
1980	36
1981	39
1982	35
1983	31
1984	35
1985	35
1986	60
1987	75
1988	81
1989	139
1990	217
1991	305
1992	508
1993	830
1994	1,277
1995	1,739
1996	2,112
1997	2,862
1998	3,851
1999	5,060
2000	6,242
2001	8,835
2002	12,171
2003	13,781
2004	15,021
2005	15,198
2006	18,231
2007	19,143
2008	18,628
2009	22,319
2010	22,935
2011	19,930
2012	19,134
2013	17,679
2014	17,133
2015	15,661
2016	14,861
2017	15,254
2018	14,568
2019	13,404
2020	12,217
2021	11,297
2022	11,747
2023	10,853
2024	10,770