Isla
5 countries#28 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Isla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
58,271 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #28 · peaked in 2025 with 6,019 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
55,213 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #2 · peaked in 2014 with 4,570 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
44,840 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3 · peaked in 2014 with 4,012 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
8,474 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #2 · peaked in 2014 with 435 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,899 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #4 · peaked in 2017 with 153 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
129 births recorded 1939–2022 · currently #2501 · peaked in 2014 with 16 births
Most common in: Rhône, Haute-Savoie, Paris, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Isla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2107 | — |
| 2007 | #1357 | ↑750 |
| 2008 | #623 | ↑734 |
| 2009 | #345 | ↑278 |
| 2010 | #297 | ↑48 |
| 2011 | #268 | ↑29 |
| 2012 | #230 | ↑38 |
| 2013 | #167 | ↑63 |
| 2014 | #151 | ↑16 |
| 2015 | #142 | ↑9 |
| 2016 | #127 | ↑15 |
| 2017 | #103 | ↑24 |
| 2018 | #82 | ↑21 |
| 2019 | #57 | ↑25 |
| 2020 | #44 | ↑13 |
| 2021 | #33 | ↑11 |
| 2022 | #36 | ↓3 |
| 2023 | #33 | ↑3 |
| 2024 | #35 | ↓2 |
| 2025 | #28 | ↑7 |
Frequently asked questions about Isla
Is Isla a popular name?
Yes — Isla currently ranks #28 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Isla more common for boys or girls?
Isla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Isla most popular?
Isla peaked in 2025 in United States, with 6,019 recorded births that year.
Is Isla rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Isla’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #897 in 1886 to #28 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Isla?
At least 113,613 babies have been recorded with the name Isla across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Isla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Isla appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Isla?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Isla include Aria, Luna, Ella, Lainey.
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