What does Isabela mean and where does it come from?
Isabela is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew 'Elisheva' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), meaning 'God is my oath'. It has historical significance notably in Spanish and Portuguese royalty, including Isabella I of Castile who sponsored Christopher Columbus. Variations of the name c
Cultural significance
Isabela has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Spain-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god is my oath.
Falling — down 69 spots — currently #658 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
US Trend 1985–2023#658 · Top 0.49%
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Year
US Rank
Births
vs Prior Year
2023
#658
446
▼ down 69 · -13% births
2022
#589
510
▲ up 250 · +55% births
2021
#839
329
▼ down 7 · +1% births
2020
#832
325
▼ down 60 · -11% births
2015
#772
367
▼ down 201 · -28% births
2010
#571
511
▼ down 36 · -5% births
2005
#535
539
▲ up 316 · +108% births
2000
#851
259
▲ up 1027 · +245% births
1995
#1878
75
▲ up 1638 · +142% births
1990
#3516
31
▲ up 6931 · +417% births
1985
#10447
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Name Popularity Timeline
Popularity Statistics for Isabela
2005Rank #535
539
#1953
↗Rising
1985 - 202311 years
The story of Isabela
Isabela is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1982. A total of 10,508 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #10447 in 1985 to #658 in 2023.
Isabela means "God is my oath" — a name rooted in Spain tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Isabela?
Isabela is currently ranked #658 as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Isabela have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Isabela?
Isabela originates from Spain tradition. Spain names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Isabela?
Isabela pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Spain heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Isabela trending right now?
Isabela is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
Sibling names that pair with Isabela
For a sister
Isabela & Camila♡
Isabela & Xavier♡
Isabela & Diego♡
Isabela & Ximena♡
For a brother
Isabela & Mateo♡
Isabela & Santiago♡
Isabela & Jose♡
Isabela & Xavier♡
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Worldwide ranking · 2023
Country
Rank
🇺🇸 USA
#658
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