Isabella
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Isabella is a Hebrew name meaning “pledged to God”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as a variation of Elizabeth, which means pledged to God. This name developed through the influence of the Spanish and Italian linguistic traditions as a courtly form of the original name. Its historical significance grew during the medieval period when it was adopted by several European royal houses, most notably during the reign of Queen Isabella I of Castile.
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Gender Usage of the Name Isabella
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Isabella is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Isabella
Isabella is among the Top 49 Trending Girls’ name in Canada for 2025
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Isabella is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 227 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 471 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 126 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Isabella ranked #13 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #9 in 2024 — a drop of 4 places. A widely recognized choice, Isabella has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2, achieved in multiple years (2007–2011) — 4 years total. Its lowest recorded position was #1,724 in 1981. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name shown little net change (from #10 to #13).
Name StyleMethodology
Isabella is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 4,210 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 12,862 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Isabella
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- I — Girl Names Starting with I
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Isabella is a four-syllable name with a sweeping, rhythmic cadence that emphasizes ornate vowel transitions. The historical significance of Queen Isabella I of Castile adds a layer of grandeur to its light, melodic sound. These features combine to project a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Isabella
Middle names used with IsabellaMethodology
Isabella is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Isabella Marie · Isabella Grace · Isabella Rose · Isabella Maria · Isabella AnnView all 668 girl middle names.
- Total 888 middle names used with Isabella
- 41 boy middle names used with Isabella
- 138 unisex middle names used with Isabella
Middle name suggestions for IsabellaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Isabella is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Isabella Moore · Isabella Mills · Isabella Marsh · Isabella Marks · Isabella Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Isabella
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, Isabella has been used by 12 members of European royal families, including:
- Isabella of France (1292–1358)
- Isabella (Marshal) (1200–1240) — Lady
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Isabella is also found in the scientific name Cattleya isabella Rchb.f., an officially accepted species in the Orchidaceae family first described by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach in 1859.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 7 biological records matching the name Isabella. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Isabella
Sound Like Isabella Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Isabelle · Isabel · Izabella · View all 43 names
Spelled Like Isabella Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Issabella · Isabellah · Isabelle · View all 31 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Elizabeth · Elaine · Yvonne · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Isabella Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Alexandra · Adriana · Liliana · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Isabella”
Dictionary Meaning of "Isabella"Methodology
A female given name from Hebrew
Examples
- Can you so stead me, As bring me to the sight of Isabella, A novice of this place, and the fair sister To her unhappy brother Claudio?
- A contemporary, and usually very accurate chronicler, Bartholomew of Norwich, tells us that the queen called her infant by the barbarous name of Walkiniana; others again call her Isabella; but, in the wardrobe accounts, and all other state records, she is invariably designated Elizabeth.
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How to Spell Isabella in ASL
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